MAN Truck & Bus continues to expand its European service network. Together with the Adampolis Group, MAN’s official importer in Lithuania, the company has opened a new service center in Kaunas, Lithuania. With a usable area of more than 7,000 square meters and a capacity of over 1,300 vehicles per month, the facility is one of the largest MAN service centers in Europe. The investment of more than €20 million underscores the long-term strategic commitment shared by MAN and its long-standing partner Adampolis.

The new site combines sales, service, maintenance, repairs and spare parts supply in one location. Equipped with state-of-the-art workshop and diagnostic technology, it helps minimizing vehicle downtime and maximizing fleet availability. At the same time, the service centre has already been prepared for the requirements of the mobility transition. It features the infrastructure needed to service battery-electric vehicles and other alternative drive technologies, including dedicated charging and building systems.

Part of something bigger

The opening is part of the largest service investment program in the history of MAN Truck & Bus. Between 2025 and the end of 2030, the company will invest more than €300 million across Europe in expanding and modernizing its sales and service network. In addition, its partners will invest around €400 million over the same period. The goal is to further increase customer proximity, expand network coverage, and prepare locations for the requirements of e-mobility and digital service processes. The program includes modernizations, expansions and new-build projects as well as investments in infrastructure and employee qualification.

“These investments are unprecedented in size in MAN’s history. Together with our partners, we will serve our customers even better in the years ahead. The new service centre in Kaunas demonstrates how we are further developing our network, combining high capacity, modern technology and a clear focus on our customers’ requirements,” says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus.

“For us, this investment is about much more than increasing service capacity or constructing a new facility. As MAN’s official importer in Lithuania, we have a responsibility to ensure that our customers can rely on professional support throughout the entire lifecycle of their vehicles. After more than three decades of partnership with MAN, we share the same conviction: the future of the transport industry will be built on strong service, faster response times and the ability to support new technologies. This new service centre turns that shared long-term commitment into tangible value for our customers,” says Vidas Čebatavičius, Founder and CEO of Adampolis Group.

The investment comes at a time when e-mobility is gaining considerable momentum in Lithuania. With the recent order for 112 MAN Lion’s City E buses by the public transport operator Vilniaus viešasis transportas (VVT), MAN secured the largest electric bus order in the country to date. The new service centre in Kaunas has already been designed to meet the requirements of electric drivetrains and thereby supports the transformation of the transport sector in the region.

Strategic location for European freight transport

Kaunas is one of the most important logistics locations in the Baltic region. The city connects markets in Central and Eastern European markets with Scandinavia and benefits from major infrastructure projects such as Rail Baltica as well as the expansion of intermodal logistics hubs. Against this backdrop, the region is becoming increasingly important for international freight flows and transport networks. The new service centre strengthens MAN’s presence in a market that is developing dynamically and offers strong long-term growth potential.

Long-standing partnership

The opening in Kaunas marks another milestone in the long-standing partnership between MAN and the Adampolis Group. The company has been a MAN partner in Lithuania since the 1990s and has since developed into one of the leading commercial vehicle groups in the Baltic region. With the new service centre, both companies are sending a strong signal of their long-term commitment to the region and their continuous efforts to improve service quality, vehicle availability and customer proximity.

• MAN eTGX in new aerodynamic design with a new battery generation and improved recuperation
• New eTGX with up to ten per cent more usable energy and three per cent better efficiency, for up to 720 km of range and up to 25 tonnes of payload
• Test drives available directly next to the MAN stand in Hall 11 for the first time
• Greater efficiency and safety across the entire van and truck portfolio, from 3.5 to 250 tonnes, with electric and conventional drive
• "Beyond Diesel": new MAN strategy report shows the economic potential of fleet electrification
• Near-production innovation vehicles: MAN TGE electrified by Flux
• MAN TGE celebrates its tenth anniversary with new Individual and digital offerings

At IAA Transportation 2026, taking place from 14 to 20 September 2026 in Hanover, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting its highly efficient truck and van portfolio, spanning 3.5 to 250 tonnes, under the motto "Driving. People. Partner." This is complemented by a comprehensive ecosystem covering electromobility, charging and energy supply. In doing so, MAN demonstrates how the transformation of the transport sector can be shaped successfully and profitably. New at this year's IAA Transportation are the test drive opportunities, which begin directly at the MAN stand in Hall 11.

The central highlight on the stand is the new MAN eTGX, which, with improved aerodynamics, higher recuperation and a new battery generation offering ten per cent more usable energy, increases its range as a 4x2 tractor unit to up to 660 kilometres. With the new 6x2 tractor unit variant featuring a seventh battery, a range of up to 720 kilometres is even possible. Battery weight nevertheless remains low: the 4x2 tractor unit, with an unladen weight of 10.7 tonnes, offers a payload of up to 25 tonnes with a standard trailer – comparable to that of a diesel tractor unit.

In addition to greater efficiency, the new MAN eTGX, with its new design, also gives the driver improved direct visibility, meaning greater safety for other road users, particularly in urban traffic.

"Our IAA motto, 'Driving. People. Partner.', sums up exactly what MAN stands for: with highly efficient, reliable and safe vehicles, we are driving forward the transformation of transport. Innovative and practical in equal measure, our new MAN eTGX makes the switch to electromobility even easier. And with our employees and our service network, we stay close to our customers, and together with our MAN partners, we are strengthening this proximity with investments of €700 million worldwide over the coming years. In doing so, we support our customers with holistic solutions on their journey towards an economically successful and sustainable transport business," says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

Electric or conventional: efficiency in operation is what counts

With the MAN eTGL, eTGM, eTGS and eTGX ranges, MAN will in future have a complete electric truck portfolio spanning 12 to 50 tonnes, on full display for the first time at IAA Transportation 2026. It covers almost the entire spectrum of applications, from urban distribution logistics and municipal applications to construction site traffic and long-haul transport. All ranges benefit from the highly efficient, modular battery technology developed by MAN specifically for commercial vehicles, offering the right configuration for every transport task.

Since the end of July, MAN has also been producing the first eTGX and eTGS models with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology, which are being progressively delivered to customers. This extremely fast charging standard makes it possible to charge the batteries from 20 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes – within the driver's mandatory break. Every day at the IAA, MAN is demonstrating just how fast and efficient MCS charging is, together with charging infrastructure partner Milence in Hall 14/15.

Cost-effectiveness is also a key focus for conventional drivetrains. The D30 PowerLion drivetrain enables fuel savings of up to five per cent compared with its predecessor and, together with MAN's entire diesel engine portfolio, ranks among the most efficient solutions on the market. As a special highlight among conventionally powered vehicles, MAN is also presenting a new 60-tonne truck based on the TGS 8x4, which, thanks to its particularly high robustness and payload, is ideally suited for mining applications worldwide.

Update for assistance systems

For all truck ranges, MAN is also presenting numerous innovations in assistance and safety systems at the IAA, further supporting efficiency, safety and comfort: the predictive cruise control EfficientCruise now integrates traffic infrastructure even more intelligently. The active interplay between the FrontDetection, turning assist and emergency brake assist systems offers vulnerable road users in front of and alongside the vehicle even better protection, including at low speeds. For the first time, the new MAN eTGX also features new comfort functions for the driver, including wireless smartphone charging, EasyControl controls on the passenger door, a high-output 230-volt socket, and a mechanical night lock for additional protection during rest periods.

Holistic solutions for cost-effective electromobility

MAN takes a holistic view of the cost-effectiveness of electromobility, and at the IAA, with MAN Transport Solutions, is presenting the entire e-mobility ecosystem: from charging infrastructure, smart charging and energy management to new applications such as bidirectional charging. The aim is to optimise charging times, reduce energy costs and operate electric fleets cost-effectively.

To this end, MAN Charge&Go is expanding its Europe-wide charging network, tested for suitability with electric trucks, by 50 additional locations in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Portugal. With the Smart Charging Cube, MAN is also presenting a solution for sites without a high-capacity grid connection. Together with its own services and strong partners, this creates a comprehensive offering for a successful transition to electromobility.

MAN is also bringing its newly published "Beyond Diesel" strategy report to the IAA. Using three international fleets at different stages of electrification, the report demonstrates that early adopters gain a structural, economic advantage. Electric trucks unlock their economic potential at the depot through smart charging and energy solutions such as photovoltaics and storage. This makes total cost advantages of up to 13 per cent over diesel achievable after five years.

MAN TGE electrified by Flux

With the presentation of two near-production innovation vehicles, MAN is showcasing possible next steps in its electrification strategy for the van segment. The vehicles are based on the MAN TGE and were developed together with Swiss development partner Flux for specialised applications that require, among other things, a higher gross vehicle weight, all-wheel drive and electric power take-offs. These include emergency services, fire brigades and municipal operations, which up to now could only be electrified to a limited extent. The installed battery, with a gross capacity of 119 kWh, enables ranges of up to 480 kilometres according to WLTP. MAN is using IAA Transportation to gather customer feedback on the project.

At this year's IAA, the MAN TGE is also all about efficiency, productivity and driver comfort. Ten years after its world premiere in Hanover, MAN is presenting new customisation options from MAN Individual, as well as new MAN TGE Connect services. The MAN Individual range is being expanded with the MAN TGE Individual Lion X trim line and the Individual Black entry-level package.

The highlight of the digital service offering for the MAN van is the new "Lifetime Connectivity", available since September at no additional cost to the customer. This means all digital services in the MAN TGE, including online functions and map updates, are now offered at no extra charge. Another new feature is the MAN TGE Connect App, which helps drivers make their everyday work more comfortable, efficient and transparent.

Further press releases on the trade fair appearance

In the download area you can access the press kit for MAN's trade fair appearance. There you will find a total of fifteen press releases, each in German and English, on the following topics. The files are numbered as follows:

1. MAN electrifies the IAA with new eTruck generation

2. MAN partners step up investment in service network

3. World premiere at the IAA: MAN eTGX with greater range, efficiency and safety

4. World premiere for the MAN eTGM at Transpotec

5. Electrified light series: MAN eTGL for urban and regional distribution transport

6. “Beyond Diesel”: How electric trucks become a competitive advantage today

7. MAN starts series production of MCS-ready eTrucks

8. MAN TGE goes electric

9. More efficiency, availability and safety: MAN truck innovations at IAA 2026

10. Premiere at the IAA: 60-tonne truck for mining

11. MAN FinancialServices puts more eTrucks on the road

12. MAN Individual expands its range for the MAN TGE

13. MAN Connect services in the MAN TGE become free of charge

14. MAN TGE model year 2027 boosts active safety

15. MAN TGE celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026

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The Supervisory Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE has reappointed Michael Kobriger as the Executive Board member responsible for the Production & Logistics business unit for a further five-year term until 2031. “Over the past years, Michael Kobriger has played a key role in making MAN’s manufacturing network more resilient and preparing its logistics operations for the future. In the years ahead, the new modular system of the TRATON Group will be introduced, requiring further upgrades and enhancements at our plants in Germany as well as at our international production sites across Europe. I look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Michael Kobriger,” said Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

A native of Nuremberg, Michael Kobriger has held a variety of positions within MAN. Prior to joining the Executive Board, he served as Head of the Bus business unit at MAN Truck & Bus. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, he began his career with MAN Truck & Bus in 1997 as a Project Engineer in truck production in Munich. During his career at MAN, Michael Kobriger also served as Plant Manager in Poland and as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in India.

MAN Truck & Bus, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) and WB Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their joint capabilities in the European defence market. The cooperation was unveiled at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland. The partnership is intended to combine the companies’ complementary technological, industrial and operational expertise in order to address the evolving requirements of European armed forces more effectively. 
Under the ‘European Defence Initiative’, MAN Truck & Bus, RMMV and WB Group intend to explore opportunities for the joint development, integration and production of defence solutions. By combining proven vehicle platforms with cutting-edge technologies and mission systems, the partners aim to create a competitive and scalable offering for customers across Europe. A particular focus of the cooperation will be the development of scalable, interoperable military mobility solutions tailored to the operational requirements of European armed forces.

These solutions are expected to draw on the proven transport and mobility platforms of MAN Truck & Bus and RMMV, complemented by WB Group’s advanced command, communications, reconnaissance, and unmanned systems. The partnership will also enable the three companies to jointly assess new business and technology opportunities, leveraging their respective experience, engineering expertise, industrial know-how and established market positions. Through the cooperation, MAN Truck & Bus, RMMV and WB Group aim to strengthen their combined industrial offering and contribute to the development of resilient and sovereign European defence capabilities.

STAR Re-activation

MAN Truck & Bus also used the MSPO to announce the reactivation of the STAR brand in Poland for military logistics and support vehicles. To spur further business in the military sector in Poland, MAN also opens up together with its Joint Venture (JV) Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for extended partnerships with bodybuilders or other companies under the umbrella of the STAR brand. MAN has bundled its military activities in its Joint Venture together with Rheinmetall. MAN showcased at the fair a vehicle based on a MAN TGS 6x6 for military logistic purposes labeled with the brand STAR. In the future, non-combat military vehicles based on MAN truck platforms – used by organizations such as armed forces, the Red Cross, emergency services and fire brigades – will be offered under the STAR brand in Poland, combining a proud national heritage with modern vehicle technology, MAN's engineering expertise and a strong local footprint.

“The growing demand for logistics capabilities and the shifting geopolitical realities require strong industrial partnerships and reliable solutions. With our ‘Made in Poland’ approach and our revived STAR brand, we are combining local production, a strong service network and close cooperation with Polish partners to develop mission-oriented transport solutions,” says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

Polish tradition meets modern MAN technology

STAR is one of Poland's most traditional commercial vehicle brands and has shaped the country's civil and military logistics for decades. Founded in 1948, STAR became one of Poland’s most recognised commercial vehicle brands and contributed to both civilian and military transport for decades. The brand gained international recognition when a STAR truck formed the basis of the first Popemobile used by Pope John Paul II in 1979. Following MAN’s acquisition of the STAR truck business, STAR vehicles increasingly incorporated MAN technology while maintaining their strong local identity. Today, more than 10,000 STAR vehicles remain in service, and the relaunch of the brand combines this heritage with modern MAN engineering and production capabilities.

Future STAR trucks will be based on the current MAN TGM and TGS series and benefit from their modern technology, the latest assistance systems and the highest safety standards. The chassis for these vehicles are manufactured at MAN’s Kraków plant.

Long-term commitment to Poland as a business location

The relaunch of STAR is part of MAN's long-term commitment in Poland. For more than 30 years, Poland has been one of MAN’s most important markets and production hubs in Europe. Only recently, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Polish government for investments of around 1.2 billion euros in the Krakow site. The plan is to expand production capacities, prepare the next generation of MAN vehicles and further strengthen local value creation. In this way, MAN is consistently expanding its industrial presence in Poland and creating additional prospects for growth and employment. Today, MAN employs around 7,000 people in Poland.

The company operates two production sites in Kraków for trucks and Starachowice for buses plus a Modification Center in Sady. Additionally, the MAN TGE is produced in Poznán. In 2025, MAN delivered around 9,000 vehicles in Poland, supported by a network of almost 40 sales and service locations across the country. The company's truck plant in Kraków is currently being expanded into a full-scale manufacturing facility. As part of the investment, the production area will more than double from around 130,000 m² to 270,000 m². The site will be capable of producing up to 300 vehicles and cabs per day and will play a key role in manufacturing the next generation of MAN trucks, including electric vehicles.

About the partners

RMMV: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG (51%) and MAN Truck & Bus SE (49%), headquartered in Munich. The company is one of the leading suppliers of military and militarized wheeled logistics vehicles and develops, produces and sells vehicle solutions for armed forces worldwide. The portfolio includes the highly mobile HX trucks and military variants of the MAN TGX and TGS series. RMMV combines Rheinmetall's military systems expertise with MAN's commercial vehicle and production expertise, thus making an important contribution to the military mobility and defense capabilities of numerous NATO and partner countries.

WB Group: WB Group is Poland's largest private defense and technology group and a leading provider of advanced military systems for armed forces worldwide. The company develops and integrates solutions in communications, command and control systems (C4ISR), reconnaissance, drones, loitering ammunition, cybersecurity, and vehicle and system integration. With its technological expertise and strong roots in the Polish defense sector, WB Group is a key partner in the development and delivery of modern, interoperable defense solutions. 

 

MAN FinancialServices (MAN FS) has made strong progress just two years after the start of its business operations. In the markets served by MAN FS, the company already finances almost one in three MAN vehicles sold, amounting to around 41,800 vehicles financed to date. In the first half of 2026, MAN FS financed more than every second newly registered MAN eTruck. This underlines the important role that attractive financing solutions play in supporting the ramp-up of electric mobility.

Facilitating transition to electric mobility and developing new solutions

“We want to provide our customers with the best possible support as they enter electric mobility. Our offerings are being well received in the market. At the same time, we are continuously developing new financial and service solutions, as well as innovative concepts for charging infrastructure that are specifically tailored to the requirements of e-mobility,” says Gerard van Keulen, Head of MAN FinancialServices.

Presence more than doubled since launch – further expansion planned

MAN FS supports the sale of MAN commercial vehicles through integrated leasing, financing and insurance solutions. In combination with tailored MAN service contracts, customers benefit from a comprehensive full-service solution from a single source. This offering is now available in an increasing number of countries: just two years after its launch in 2024, MAN FS is already present in 19 countries, more than doubling its footprint compared with two years ago. These countries include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as Morocco, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea. Overall, MAN FS already provides financial services in markets that account for around 82 percent of MAN’s sales volume. Further expansion is already planned, and MAN FS intends to continue growing its international presence in the near future. 

· By 2035, an estimated 50 percent of European haulage and transport companies will have at least one battery-electric truck in their fleet

· Over the medium term, electrification is becoming a prerequisite for sustained competitiveness and long-term business success

· Electric trucks unlock their economic potential at the depot through smart charging and energy solutions such as photovoltaic systems and battery storage

· Total cost of ownership advantages of up to 13 percent over diesel can be achieved over a five-year period

The recently published strategic report “Beyond Diesel” from MAN Truck & Bus illustrates how the transition to battery-electric trucks can create a structural competitive advantage and why eTrucks are increasingly influencing access to customers and transport contracts. Battery-electric trucks are no longer a technology of the future but an operational reality: more than 15,000 eTrucks are already in daily operation on Europe’s roads, run by around 5,000 haulage and transport companies.

The commercial vehicle market is undergoing a structural transformation and will continue to advance this development. The European Union requires manufacturers to reduce fleet CO₂ emissions significantly, while an increasing number of shippers are already demanding emission-free transport in their tenders. As a result, electrification is shifting from an option to a necessity. According to leading studies, the share of battery-electric new truck registrations is expected to reach 15 to 35 percent from 2030 onward.

Companies that begin electrifying their depots and fleets early can often benefit from higher rates for zero-emission transport services, position themselves as essential partners within low-carbon supply chains, and build the expertise in energy generation and management that will be critical to long-term success.

The entire system matters

The decisive advantage does not arise from the vehicle alone, but from the entire ecosystem of vehicle, depot, charging infrastructure, and energy management. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is determined by factors such as energy prices, charging infrastructure, toll charges, and CO₂-related costs.

The depot represents the greatest lever for profitability. Up to 90 percent of all charging events already take place, and will continue to take place, at the operator’s own facilities. By combining photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and intelligent charging strategies, energy costs can be reduced to below €0.16 per kilowatt-hour. Over a five-year period, this can generate TCO advantages of up to 13 percent compared with diesel vehicles.

The MAN strategic report “Beyond Diesel” demonstrates that this approach is already working today through three real-world customer archetypes at different stages of business transformation: Foppiani Transport (Italy) represents the structured entry into electrification, Betonwerk Bad Lausick (Germany) exemplifies scaling through intelligent energy systems, and Schlager Transport Logistik (Austria) showcases a successful end-to-end electrification model.

BEV Starter: A structured entry into electrification

The family-owned company Foppiani Transport from Milan operates an entirely MAN-based fleet in national line-haul and specialist transport services. With one electric tractor unit, one electric chassis vehicle, another MAN eTGX on order, depot charging infrastructure, and a 350 kWp photovoltaic installation in Milan, Foppiani demonstrates how a carefully selected initial route can become the starting point for electrification, even under challenging conditions.

Customer involvement proved to be a key success factor: “The added value of battery-electric trucks outweighs the additional costs, because our customers are willing to pay a premium for the benefits provided,” says Pietro Zanon, Purchasing & Maintenance Manager at Foppiani.

BEV Scaler: Scaling and economic performance above all

Operating within the tight schedules of the concrete logistics sector, the medium-sized company Betonwerk Bad Lausick uses five MAN eTGX trucks equipped with six battery packs, supported by a sophisticated depot energy ecosystem comprising 400 kW charging stations, 1.8 MWp of photovoltaic capacity, and battery storage systems across multiple locations. This setup delivers a TCO advantage of approximately €500,000 over five years.

For Managing Director Robin Schulze, economic viability is the primary consideration: “I will not stand here and engage in greenwashing. Economic viability must take precedence over everything else.” It is precisely this pragmatic, cost-focused approach that makes the example particularly credible for other fleet operators.

BEV System Operator: Electrification as a business strategy

For Schlager Transport Logistik, electrification is an integral part of the company’s business strategy. The Austrian long-haul transport specialist already operates a fleet that is 50 percent battery-electric and aims to become fully electric from 2030 onward. This transition is supported by an integrated depot energy system at its Saxen site, including approximately 765 kWp of photovoltaic capacity and 1.6 MWh of battery storage. Owner Hubert Schlager initially calculated the business case himself using Excel and concludes: “I am firmly convinced that around half of all commercial vehicle fleets in Germany and Austria can already be electrified economically today.”

“The examples clearly demonstrate that electric trucks are already economically viable today. However, the decisive competitive advantage will be secured only by those companies that electrify the entire system consisting of vehicle, depot, charging infrastructure, and energy management. At MAN, we support both new and existing customers as a trusted partner, providing clarity on where they currently stand in their transformation journey and how they can continue to develop,” says Roland Schurig, Vice President Zero Emission Projects at MAN Truck & Bus.

The full “Beyond Diesel” strategy report (English version), together with executive summaries in German and English, is available for download now at press.mantruckandbus.com.

MAN Truck & Bus will invest considerably more in the further development of its service network by 2030 than previously planned. The reason: the strong confidence of dealers, service partners and importers in the continued development of the brand and the product portfolio. In total, around €700 million will now be invested in expanding and further developing MAN Truck & Bus's European sales and service network by the end of 2030.

MAN announced in spring that it intended to invest €300 million in its own network. On top of this, MAN's dealers, service partners and importers are now planning to invest around €400 million in their MAN service locations across Europe. Together, the company and its network partners aim to open new sites, modernise existing locations, optimise regional coverage and further improve service quality. Around one third of the planned investment is being channelled specifically into e-mobility and digitalisation – from high-voltage qualification for service technicians and battery repair centres through to the installation of publicly accessible charging points at MAN branches.

“An investment of this scale is unprecedented in MAN's history. It is a powerful program by MAN and its partners underlining our joint confidence in our brand and products supported by this additional commitment. Our customers will benefit in the future with even better service,” says Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Executive Board for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN.

The goal: getting even closer to the customer

These investments will further shorten customers' journeys to the workshop. The aim is for almost 80 per cent of customers to be within a 30-minute drive of the nearest MAN service location. The countries in which this is to be achieved include Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain and Turkey. In some particularly logistics-intensive regions, this target will also be met by building new sites.

Investment drive in full swing

MAN is pressing ahead with implementation, and the first milestones have already been reached. Near Lisbon in Portugal, the ground-breaking ceremony has just taken place for a new company-owned MAN sales and service branch. A new site in Lithuania is also set to open shortly: long-standing MAN partner Adampolis Group will open one of the largest sales and service locations for MAN vehicles anywhere in Europe at its Kaunas side later this year.

In September 2026, 504 new talents will begin their apprenticeships or dual study programs at MAN Truck & Bus at the three major German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg and Salzgitter, as well as in Wittlich and the German service operations. Across all years, around 1,600 young women and men are currently enrolled in apprenticeships or dual study programs at MAN. The company is therefore making an important contribution to securing skilled workers and investing in the future of its German locations.

Demand for apprenticeship positions at MAN was again very high this year. All positions were filled. Hubert Altschäffl, Chief Human Resources Officer at MAN Truck & Bus SE, said: “MAN remains an attractive employer. The company is renowned for its excellent, award-winning training of young talent. Vocational training has always been especially important to us. In this way, we invest in our future and take social responsibility. That is why we continue to train young people in Germany at a very high level, with around 1,600 apprentices currently enrolled.”

“The transformation of the commercial vehicle industry requires highly qualified professionals. That is why we specifically invest in the training of young talent and provide them with the skills needed for the mobility and production of tomorrow. The strong demand is not only linked to MAN’s high level of brand recognition, but also to the fact that we adapted our training programs at an early stage to attractive future-oriented fields of expertise, such as manufacturing and automation technology as well as electromobility,” said Stefan Thyssen, Head of Academy & Talent.

Share of female apprentices continues to increase

The share of female apprentices among new hires has been rising steadily for years and now exceeds 15 percent at MAN’s German plants and workshops. In Salzgitter, almost 50 percent of new apprentices are now female, partly due to strong demand from women in the logistics sector. “This trend is very encouraging. However, we are still far from reaching our goal and want to inspire even more young women to pursue vocational training in the future,” said Stefan Thyssen.

Apprenticeship figures in Germany in detail:

Munich: 63 apprentices and 13 dual-study students will begin their training in September. Across all years, there are currently 215 apprentices and 47 dual-study students.

Nuremberg: 38 apprentices will begin their training in September. Across all years, there will then be 128 apprentices.

Salzgitter: 37 apprentices, 3 dual-study students and 2 part-time dual vocational trainees will begin their training in September. Across all years, there will be 117 apprentices and 11 dual-study students.

Wittlich: 3 apprentices began their training in August. Across all years, there are 12 apprentices.

MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland: 346 new apprentices will begin their training in August and September. This brings the total number of apprentices to 1,112.

MAN Truck & Bus continues to demonstrate resilience in a market that remains challenging, particularly in Germany, and has once again posted solid results. All key performance indicators rose in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Sales revenue (+6%) and sales volume (+8%) grew. Order intake increased by 6%. Profitability was also higher than in the same period last year: Adjusted operating profit rose to €486 million (up €80 million), and the adjusted operating margin was 7.0% (+0.8 ppt).

MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp: “At MAN, we have been performing solidly in our core business for three and a half years now, despite a weak market. However, we must not let up now as we continue to improve our competitiveness. To this end, we have launched various initiatives and grouped them under the ‘Next Level’ program – including, for example, the ‘MAN2030+’ program to improve our performance as well as our ‘AI Accelerator’ program to accelerate the adoption of the latest technologies.”

MAN Chief Financial Officer Inka Koljonen: “We remain on track. MAN consistently delivers reliable, solid results and strong cash flow. Compared to the previous year, we were able to increase operating profit by another 0.8 percentage points. This is remarkable in a highly volatile market environment. The figures also reflect the impact of the initiatives we’ve undertaken in recent years to improve our cash position and profitability. For full year 2026, we expect demand to remain relatively subdued, particularly in Germany, and the market to continue to be marked by uncertainty." 

Electric mobility continues to grow at an above-average rate

In total, MAN sold 50,900 vehicles in the first half of the year (+8%) – 27,300 of them in the second quarter. The German market performed more weakly compared to the rest of the European market. Sales of fully electric vehicles grew particularly strongly. Sales of these vehicles rose by 37% to 1,100 units in the first half of the year – including around 600 eTrucks and 500 eBuses.

E-Portfolio Complete – Two More Models Electrified 

MAN offers a comprehensive, all-electric truck portfolio ranging from 12 to 50 tons – from light-duty distribution applications to heavy-duty long-haul transport. In addition, the all-electric Lion’s Coach E tour bus will be delivered to its first customers later this year. Furthermore, MAN is expanding its portfolio to meet the specific requirements of municipalities and emergency services – a market of great importance to MAN: For example, the world’s first fully electric turntable ladder truck for fire departments weighing less than 16 metric tons – based on the new battery-electric eTGM – was unveiled, and the first electric garbage collection trucks from MAN are already in operation in Judenburg, Austria.

Production is poised for the continued growth of electric mobility: Krakow has now become MAN’s second truck plant to go electric, with series production of the MAN eTGL light-duty truck series having begun in July. Later in 2026, the new medium-duty MAN eTGM will also roll off the assembly line there. This makes Kraków the second production site for electric trucks alongside Munich, where the heavy-duty electric trucks MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS are manufactured.

At its plant in Ankara, Turkey, the company also began series production of its all-electric MAN Lion’s City E city bus in the first half of the year – marking its third global e-bus production site, alongside Starachowice in Poland and Olifantsfontein in South Africa.

MAN Truck & Bus Financial Highlights – First Half Year 2026

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MAN Truck & Bus continues its growth trajectory in North Africa and is relaunching CKD production in Algeria together with its long-standing partner Maghreb Truck Company (MTC). With the facility in Blida, the company is strategically expanding its local presence and tapping into additional sales potential in a key market in the region. 

Partnership and Market Potential

The resumption of CKD production is being implemented in close cooperation with local partner, MTC, which has been doing business for MAN in Algeria since 2003. MTC has maintained the existing CKD assembly plant for more than two decades - even during periods of temporarily suspended production. 

The plant in Blida has a production capacity of up to eight vehicles per day and offers a high degree of flexibility thanks to two parallel assembly lines. Depending on market demand, both truck and bus chassis can be produced. The current focus is on models from the MAN TGS series in 4x2, 6x4 and 8x4 configurations, primarily for long-haul applications.

With the reopening of the factory, the MAN brand will maintain its historically leading position as the first European commercial vehicle manufacturer to import CKD kits into Algeria and assemble them locally. The goal is to deliver approximately 1,500 vehicles per year in the Algerian market in the medium term, building on the strong foundation already in place for further growth. 

“The restart of CKD production in Algeria together with our partner Maghreb Truck Company is an important step in further strengthening our international footprint. By combining our global expertise with strong local partnerships, we are bringing our products closer to our customers and responding even more flexibly to local requirements.”, said Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Executive Board for Sales & Customer Solutions, MAN Truck & Bus. 

“We are proud to further strengthen our long-standing partnership with MAN through the restart of CKD production in Blida. Building on more than 20 years of successful collaboration, we are well positioned to serve the Algerian market with locally assembled, high-quality vehicles tailored to customer needs.”, said Nabil Salhi, CEO of Maghreb Truck Company.

CKD at MAN

The Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) approach is a central component of MAN Truck & Bus’s international growth strategy. Under this model, vehicles are shipped to target markets as individual parts and assembled locally – offering both economic and regulatory advantages while facilitating long-term market access. At the same time, collaboration with local partners strengthens regional value creation and supports the development of long-term customer relationships. MAN operates a global network of CKD sites and works closely with local partners with active operations in Algeria, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Morocco, Kenya and Uzbekistan. 

Focus on North Africa: Growth through Local Value Creation

North Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the commercial vehicle segment and offers significant potential: particularly in construction, infrastructure and logistics. Against this backdrop, MAN is placing a strong focus on local CKD production in order to align more closely with market requirements.

The restart of CKD production is accompanied by targeted investments in infrastructure, processes and training. MAN has conducted technical training for local employees to ensure compliance with global quality standards and to further strengthen local production expertise. By combining local know-how with international expertise, MAN is establishing a high-performance production base designed for sustainable growth in the North African market.

Maghreb Truck Company

Maghreb Truck Company has been MAN’s official and exclusive importer in Algeria since 2003. Over more than two decades, MTC has built a strong market position through continuous investment, high-quality customer service and long-term customer relationships.

In addition to its headquarters and main workshop in Algiers, the company operates high quality service facilities  in Oran, Sétif and Laghouat, ensuring nationwide customer support, reinforcing MAN’s leading position in the Algerian commercial vehicle market.

MTC employs around 250 people, including a dedicated team of 50 employees working in CKD production at the Blida site, providing a solid foundation for the resumption of local assembly operations.

Anticipation for the new season and more titles is running high as FC Bayern Munich kicks off the 2026–2027 season at the end of August. The team, led by head coach Vincent Kompany, is welcoming a special new addition: MAN Truck & Bus has delivered a new MAN Lion’s Coach L to the German record champions. Featuring the eye-catching FC Bayern red and a large club logo, the bus will become an unmistakable companion for the team on their travels throughout Germany and Europe. This makes the bus not only a real head-turner but, above all, an important retreat for the team before and after games.

“We are very pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with FC Bayern Munich and to continue accompanying the team safely and comfortably to their matches with a MAN Lion’s Coach,” says Michael Kobriger, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics at MAN Truck & Bus, adding: “The bus combines state-of-the-art technology, the highest level of comfort, and an unmistakable design – making it a worthy companion for the German record champions.”

The handover took place at the FCB club grounds on Säbener Straße and marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between MAN and FC Bayern Munich.

Rouven Kasper, FC Bayern’s Board Member for Marketing & Sales: “The long-standing partnership between FC Bayern and MAN demonstrates how top-level football and cutting-edge technology go hand in hand. The new MAN team bus, specially tailored to our team’s needs, reflects our commitment to the highest level of professionalism in every detail. The innovative features we’ve developed together show how we’re shaping progress side by side. Wherever FC Bayern stops on its travels, the distinctive design makes it clear at first glance who is visiting.”

Powerful drive train and state-of-the-art driver’s cabin

The new MAN Lion’s Coach L combines impressive travel comfort with innovative safety and vehicle technology. The 13.9-meter-long three-axle coach is powered by the efficient yet powerful D2676 LOH 6-cylinder diesel engine, which delivers 382 kW (520 PS) and meets the Euro 6e emissions standard. The driver’s digital cockpit meets the highest ergonomic standards, features a clear layout, and is intuitive to operate. This ensures outstanding comfort and excellent visibility on long trips to away games throughout Europe.

A retreat and place of comfort for the entire team

Players, coaches, and support staff also travel in utmost comfort. The interior was custom-designed by the experts at MAN Bus Modification exclusively to meet the team’s needs. In the rear, for example, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerators, a sink, a fully automatic coffee machine, and ample space for preparing and storing meals ensures the team’s physical well-being. Four height-adjustable face-to-face tables provide space for discussions between coaches and players before and after games. The interior is complemented by spacious storage cabinets as well as table and leg rests.

Premium Wi-Fi, technical support for streaming services, three HD monitors, a high-performance sound system, LED ambient lighting, and a starlit ceiling inside the vehicle ensure relaxation and entertainment on longer trips.

Innovative driver assistance systems for maximum safety

In addition to comfort, safety was a key priority. As a result, the team bus is equipped with numerous innovative driver assistance and safety systems. These include, among others, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), the lane departure warning system with haptic alerts, Lane Change Assist and Lane Keeping Assist, radar-based turn assist, a collision warning system with pedestrian detection, MAN SafeStop Assist, adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, the MAN AttentionGuard, the enhanced Emergency Brake Assist (EBA Plus), and 360-degree bird view via six cameras.

Outlook: Fully electric team bus coming in the 26/27 season

The collaboration between the two Munich-based partners dates back to 2008 and continues to evolve. A key focus of this partnership is the goal of reducing mobility-related greenhouse gas emissions. Over the course of the upcoming season, FC Bayern’s existing fleet will therefore be expanded to include a fully electric MAN Lion’s Coach E. Following the successful world premiere of the electric coach, extensive testing and preparations for production are currently in full swing. MAN and FC Bayern Munich are also already working closely together on the necessary charging infrastructure: Together, the partners are establishing a public charging station for e-trucks and e-buses at the Allianz Arena. In doing so, they are laying the groundwork for reducing mobility-related greenhouse gas emissions (compared to trucks and buses with conventional powertrains) in professional sports and beyond, and sending a strong signal in support of future-oriented innovations.

Under the motto "Driving. People. Partner.", MAN will be presenting its particularly efficient truck and van portfolio from 3.5 to 250 tonnes at the IAA Transportation 2026 – equipped with conventional and electric drives, digital services for high vehicle availability and modern safety and assistance systems. The offer is supplemented by a comprehensive ecosystem around electromobility, charging and energy supply. In this way, MAN is showing how the transformation of the transport sector can be made successful and profitable. For the first time at the IAA: test drive opportunities that start directly at the MAN trade fair stand in Hall 11.

Whether electric or conventional: Efficiency as a decisive success factor

With the MAN eTGL, eTGM, eTGS and eTGX series, MAN will in future have an end-to-end electric truck portfolio from 12 to 50 tonnes, which will be on display in its entirety for the first time at the IAA Transportation 2026. It covers almost the entire range of applications from urban distribution logistics to municipal applications and construction site traffic to long-distance transport. Ranges of up to 570 kilometres without intermediate charging for a MAN eTGX in the typical long-haul semitrailer combination already allow it to be used economically in numerous classic transport applications. All model series benefit from a common, particularly efficient and modular battery technology that offers the right configuration for every transport task.

The focus is also on cost-effectiveness with conventional drives. The new D30 PowerLion powertrain enables fuel savings of up to five percent compared to its predecessor, making it one of the most efficient solutions on the market.

"Driving. People. Partner.' gets to the heart of what MAN stands for: With particularly efficient, reliable and safe vehicles, we are driving forward the transformation of transport. With our employees and our service network, we are close to our customers and will expand this proximity with investments of 300 million euros worldwide over the next few years. And as a reliable partner, we support them with holistic solutions on their way to an economically successful and sustainable transport business," says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

New technologies reduce fuel and energy consumption

One focus of this year's innovations is the further development of the GPS-supported MAN EfficientCruise system with PredictiveDrive. By intelligently taking into account the route profile, traffic infrastructure and speed specifications, fuel and energy savings of up to 5,5 percent can be achieved with consistent use of the system, depending on the vehicle type and application profile. In challenging topographies, savings of up to nine percent are even possible. The system thus makes a direct contribution to reducing operating costs and relieving the driver's workload.

At the same time, MAN is improving the operational availability of its vehicles. Automatic map updates over the air keep the systems up to date without the need for workshop visits.

Safety as an important component

In addition to efficiency and availability, MAN is also focusing on road safety at the IAA Transportation 2026. Modern driver assistance systems support drivers in demanding traffic situations and help to prevent accidents or reduce their consequences. At the same time, they help fleet operators minimize unplanned downtime. Safety thus becomes an important component of an economical fleet operation.

The new features include the next generation of the MAN Emergency Brake Assist EBA Advanced emergency braking system, a new driver monitoring system for detecting distraction and fatigue, as well as extended functions for the protection of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users in the near and turning areas. In addition, MAN is presenting new solutions for blind-spot monitoring and is expanding its MAN OptiView digital mirror replacement system to include an attractive entry-level version.

Holistic solutions for economical electromobility

For MAN, the cost-effectiveness of the transformation to electric drive does not end with the vehicle. That's why MAN Transport Solutions is focusing on the entire e-mobility ecosystem at the IAA, with intelligent solutions for charging infrastructure, smart charging and energy management. The aim is to optimize charging times, reduce energy costs and make the use of electric fleets economical. In line with this, MAN Charge&Go's range is growing by 50 additional charging stations in Europe, including in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Portugal. The charging service gives fleet customers access to a charging network that has been tested by MAN for electric truck suitability, which is continuously growing and can be used across countries.

In addition, MAN will provide an outlook on new applications such as bidirectional charging and, with the Smart Charging Cube, will be showing solutions for locations where high-performance grid connections are not yet available. Together with its own services and partners along the energy and charging infrastructure, this will create a comprehensive range of services for the successful transition to electric mobility.

MAN TGE with new free "Lifetime Connectivity"

At this year's IAA, the MAN TGE will also be dominated by efficiency, productivity and driver comfort. Ten years after its world premiere in Hanover, MAN is presenting new customization offers from MAN Individual as well as new MAN TGE Connect services. The MAN Individual range will be expanded to include the MAN TGE Individual Lion X equipment line and the Individual Black entry-level package.

The highlight of the digital service offering for the MAN van is the new "Lifetime Connectivity", which will be available from September at no additional cost to the customer. This means that all digital services in the MAN TGE, including online functions and map updates, are offered at no additional cost. Another innovation is the MAN TGE Connect app, which allows drivers to make their everyday work more comfortable, efficient and transparent. The application connects driver and vehicle in real time, creating a central interface for control and information.

Further press releases on the trade fair appearance

In the download area you can download the press kit for MAN's trade fair appearance. There you will find a total of eleven press releases, each in German and English, on the following topics, as well as photos for each of the press releases. The files are numbered as follows:

1. Driving. People. Partner. MAN at the IAA Transportation 2026
2. €300 million service initiative: MAN sets one of the first milestones with a new branch in Portugal
3. More efficiency, availability and safety: MAN truck innovations at IAA 2026
4. MAN advances electrification of inbound logistics
5. World premiere for the MAN eTGM at Transpotec
6. MAN Individual expands its range for the MAN TGE
7. MAN Connect services in the MAN TGE become free of charge
8. MAN TGE model year 2027 boosts active safety
9. MAN TGE celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026
10. Battery production for eTrucks and eBuses has started
11. MAN introduces final diesel generation in Nuremberg

Images and footage material

You can find a comprehensive selection of images and footage material on our products at the following links:

TV footage Truck: https://brandportal.man/share/xQL4eLXC8YZU6nbsJRui

TV footage Van: https://brandportal.man/share/mbRecMVU7CRqrnB8W2mQ

TV footage Production Nuremberg: https://brandportal.man/share/cohLEtbFw4L5vo1qymay

Images Truck: https://brandportal.man/share/PgSfnmbyJAPb6mxajmdS

Images Van: https://brandportal.man/share/sUq57V8sqbkcTKM45c75

Images Production Nuremberg: https://brandportal.man/share/kBzPfm9sL7PF49C7NNDr

MAN Truck & Bus is consistently advancing its growth and transformation strategy and continues to invest in its Kraków site. These investments are based on the agreement reached with the works council as part of the MAN2030+ future program, under which, amongst other things, investments in the next generation of vehicles within the European production network were agreed. The projects now approved put these plans into practice. 

During a visit by the Polish Minister for the Economy and Finance, Andrzej Domański, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed covering investments of approximately 1.2 billion euros, extending well into the next decade. Until 2030, the initial focus will be on expanding the Kraków plant, preparing the next generation of trucks based on the TRATON Modular System (TMS), and strengthening production capacity.

Kraków as a strategic production hub within the MAN network

Specifically, this initially involves establishing body-in-white and paint shop operations as well as the expansion of cab assembly activities. To this end, additional state-of-the-art and sustainable production facilities are being built for the manufacture of painted truck bodies. Once the expansion projects are complete, the production area will roughly double from 130,000 m² today to 270,000 m². This will enable MAN to significantly increase the depth of value creation at the site and lay the groundwork for the production of the next generation of vehicles. At the same time, the company is strengthening Kraków’s role and creating the foundation for further growth and additional jobs in the region. Further investments in future-oriented products are planned for a later date.

Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus: “With these investments in Poland, we are further expanding our presence in Europe. Kraków has played an important role in our production network for many years. The expansion into a full-scale manufacturing plant and the start of series production of our electric light-duty truck range position us strongly for the ongoing transformation of the industry and prepare us well for the future.”

Electrification of the portfolio and plants 

Alongside the expansion of manufacturing operations, MAN is launching production of additional fully electric vehicles in Kraków. From mid-July 2026, the MAN eTGL will be produced entirely at the site. With the production of the light-duty MAN eTGL and the medium-duty MAN eTGM, Kraków will become MAN’s second electrified truck production site after Munich, where the heavy-duty electric MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS are manufactured.

As a result, MAN will offer a comprehensive fully electric truck portfolio ranging from 12 to 50 tonnes, covering all common transport applications – from light urban distribution to heavy long-haul transport.

Michael Kobriger, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics, emphasizes the great significance of the new truck series: “The launch of the MAN eTGL is another important milestone on the path to zero-emission mobility. This is about much more than just the truck: it’s about an innovative product and a reliable service offering that provides our customers with optimal support during this transformation.”

MAN Truck & Bus increased global unit sales by 8% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. A total of around 51,000 units were sold – including around 32,000 trucks (+10%), approximately 3,300 buses (+2%) and just under 16,000 vans (+6%). The engine business grew by 17%, with almost 6,000 units sold. While demand developed positively in many European markets, the traditionally important German market lagged behind this trend. Business with fully electric vehicles developed particularly dynamically: unit sales rose by 37% to around 1,100 units, including around 600 eTrucks and more than 500 eBuses.

"The sales trend shows that our broad product range is holding its own in a challenging market environment. At the same time, battery-electric vehicles are becoming increasingly important to our customers," says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN.

Completing the battery-electric truck portfolio

From the second half of the year, MAN is focusing on new battery-electric vehicle models for urban delivery traffic, regional transport and coach travel. The electric truck portfolio will then span everything from light-duty distribution trucks to heavy-duty long-haul tractor units. The all-electric heavy-duty models, the MAN eTGX and eTGS, offer a range of around 570 kilometres in a typical 4x2 tractor-semitrailer configuration. The new MAN eTGM, designed for urban and regional distribution operations, provides a range of up to 500 kilometres as a rigid truck. With customer deliveries of the MAN Lion's Coach E scheduled to begin at the end of the year, the company is also expanding its range with a fully electric coach offering a range of up to 650 kilometres.

·      The technology enables future charging capacities of up to three megawatts

·      This would make significantly shorter charging times for eTrucks possible

A technological breakthrough has been achieved in the NEFTON 3000 funded project: MAN Truck & Bus and the other project partners have successfully realized a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes in the interaction between vehicle and test bench infrastructure. This result marks a major advance for megawatt charging and expands the future operating possibilities of battery-electric commercial vehicles.

The series of tests carried out on test benches at the Technical University of Munich and at the Fraunhofer ISE institute in Freiburg has delivered robust data on the thermal behavior, switching components, cooling systems, and safety architecture of a charging path that could enable charging capacities of up to three megawatts (MW) in the future.

The charging performance achieved in the NEFTON project addresses a key objective of the industry: charging times must be compatible with operational processes. This brings closer a scenario in which an eTruck can recharge enough energy for a range of 400 km within 10 to 15 minutes. This progress could become particularly relevant when charging is not possible during legally required driving breaks. Transport tasks that, due to operational planning, begin without overnight charging also benefit from very high charging capacities, as the truck can return to operation quickly. In addition, operations involving two-driver teams create situations in which downtime must be kept as short as possible. In the longer term, there is also the potential to reduce battery sizes if extremely fast intermediate charging can be carried out several times per day.

To achieve charging capacities in the megawatt range, key components were newly designed in the NEFTON 3000 project. The current path was optimized to minimize electrical resistance, as high currents generate significant heat losses. The liquid cooling of cables, connectors, and distribution units was designed to ensure that all components operate within permissible temperature ranges and can meet the high thermal and electrical requirements. Contactors and shutdown devices were designed for high switching capacities while complying with safety requirements. In addition, great emphasis was placed on vehicle-suitable integration that equally considers installation, weight, and safety.

However, for charging capacities well above one megawatt to become a reality in the future, a new generation of battery systems would first need to be developed that is specifically designed for high charging capacities. Cell chemistry, module design, and electrical interconnection would need to be optimized to efficiently absorb and process high currents. Adjustments would also be required on the infrastructure side.

The NEFTON project consortium consists of MAN Truck & Bus, AVL, the Technical University of Munich, Fraunhofer ISE, Prettl Electronics Automotive, the Research Center for Energy Economics, and Deggendorf Institute of Technology. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and supported by the DLR project management agency. In July 2024, an MAN eTGX with a charging capacity of one megawatt was already presented as an important milestone in the NEFTON project; now the charging capacity on the test bench has been significantly increased once again.

After completion of the project, the TRATON Group will continue the work. The insights gained will flow into the further development of near-production high-current charging paths as well as into studies on bidirectional functions and MCS charging with up to 3,000 amperes.

Further information on the project can be found at: www.nefton.de

Since 2019, the company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its sites (Scopes 1 and 2) by 67.9 per cent. MAN is thereby approaching its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated goal of reducing site-related emissions by 70 per cent compared to 2019 levels by 2030. This is according to the company's newly published Sustainability Report. The reduction is the result of a consistent transition in energy supply, infrastructure, and production processes.

MAN has increased its share of renewable energy through self-generation, long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and the procurement of certified green electricity. Photovoltaic installations are being expanded across sites. In Munich, MAN is also preparing for the construction of a geothermal energy facility in order to progressively replace fossil-based heat and sustainably improve the greenhouse gas balance at its largest production site. In addition, the company is systematically modernising energy-intensive equipment and implementing further efficiency programmes in production. The increasing electrification of the company's own corporate vehicle fleet also contributes to the reduction of emissions.

Electrification of the Product Portfolio

The Sustainability Report 2025 shows that over 95 per cent of MAN's greenhouse gas emissions arise during the use phase of its vehicles. The fleet GHG output per vehicle kilometre of MAN-sold trucks, buses, and vans (Scope 3, Category 11) is to be reduced by 28 per cent compared to 2019 by 2030. Accordingly, the decarbonisation strategy is consistently focused on the electrification of the vehicle portfolio. In the 2025 reporting year, a reduction of 16 per cent compared to 2019 was achieved in this area.

With the start of series production of the battery-electric trucks MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS at the Munich site, the transition from testing to scaling has been completed. In 2025, MAN already sold more than 620 electric trucks, thereby supporting numerous transport and logistics companies in reducing their transport emissions.

MAN is also recording strong growth in the bus segment: fully electric city and intercity buses are in operation in many European cities. In 2025, sales of electric service buses rose by 118 per cent to more than 1,300 vehicles – a new record. With the MAN Lion's Coach E, the company is extending its electric offering into the coach travel sector for the first time. The first battery-electric MAN coaches are expected to be delivered to customers across Europe by the end of 2026.

Overall, MAN increased sales of fully electric vehicles in 2025 by 168 per cent to 1,970 units. By 2030, approximately 40 per cent of MAN vehicles sold in Europe are to be fully electric. 

Decarbonisation of Own Transport Processes

MAN is also driving the gradual electrification of its inbound logistics and, in 2025, issued tenders for the deployment of battery-electric trucks on an initial approximately 40 routes covering up to 165 million kilometres annually. Series operation has been under way since the beginning of this year.

In outbound logistics, MAN is working together with logistics partner VEGA International on an intermodal concept combining rail transport for the main haul and the MAN eTGX for the "last mile". By the end of 2026, a further 30 to 40 fully electric trucks are to be deployed in vehicle delivery operations.

"The greatest lever for climate action lies in vehicle operation – and that is precisely where we are accelerating electrification. At the same time, we are demonstrating within our own sphere of influence that we deliver on our commitments: at our company sites, we have reduced emissions by 67.9 per cent since 2019. And we are also electrifying our own transport processes – from inbound to outbound. This is how we make climate action measurable: in business operations, in the use phase, and along the value chain," explains Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

Sustainability Anchored in Corporate Strategy

Under the motto "Simplifying Sustainability", MAN has now published its Sustainability Report 2025. In addition to climate and energy topics, the report documents further progress, including in the areas of circular economy, supply chain responsibility, occupational safety, and skills development.

The full Sustainability Report 2025 is available for download here:

MAN Truck & Bus is making its Europe-wide service initiative tangibly visible: with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new sales and service branch in Castanheira do Ribatejo north of Lisbon, the company is achieving the first visible milestone as part of its largest ever service investment. MAN is investing a total of around €300 million by 2030 in the expansion and further development of its European service network – made possible by the "MAN2030+" efficiency programme, which specifically creates scope for growth and innovation investments. The Portuguese location is the first visible component of an investment wave that will lead to new or modernised MAN sites in numerous European markets over the coming years.

Portugal as one of the first components of a Europe-wide service initiative

With the €300 million, MAN aims to further densify its already exceptionally strong service network and prepare it for the mobility of tomorrow. Throughout Europe, the company has around 1,200 MAN-owned and partner operations with a total of around 7,000 employees at MAN facilities. Goal of the investment initiative: in future, around 80 per cent of MAN customers should be able to reach the nearest MAN service location in less than 30 minutes. Around one-third of the planned investments will flow specifically into electric mobility and digitalisation – from high-voltage training for service employees through to battery repair centres and the establishment of publicly accessible charging points at MAN branches.

"The groundbreaking ceremony in Portugal demonstrates that we are implementing the announced service initiative very quickly. We are investing consistently where our customers need us – with modern infrastructure, short distances and a service network that is excellently prepared for both conventional drivetrains and electric mobility," says Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN. "The fact that the first visible groundbreaking is taking place in Portugal also underlines how important strong market position and customer proximity are to us."

State-of-the-art infrastructure for customers in a strategic logistics hub

On a site of around 28,000 square metres in Castanheira do Ribatejo, a building with approximately 4,000 square metres of usable space is being constructed. The new centre will offer 16 service bays for different vehicle types, enabling simultaneous servicing of lorries and buses. Additionally, there will be a dedicated area for refurbishing used vehicles, a high-performance parts warehouse for rapid spare parts availability, as well as technical and commercial training areas. Fully digital diagnostic and reception systems will ensure efficient and customer-oriented service processes.

In line with MAN's decarbonisation strategy, the new site will integrate electric mobility solutions from the outset, including charging stations for heavy and light commercial vehicles – some of which will be publicly accessible. The location in one of Portugal's most important logistics areas north of Lisbon, with excellent multimodal connections, makes the site a strategic hub for customers in both national and international transport operations. With the new centre, MAN Truck & Bus Portugal is expanding its national network from eight to nine sales and service locations on the Portuguese mainland.

"This is a very important moment for MAN Truck & Bus Portugal. These new facilities represent not only an investment in the present, but above all a clear commitment to the future, to our ability to grow, innovate and provide better service to our customers and partners," says David Carlos, Managing Director MAN Truck & Bus Portugal. Completion of the new branch is scheduled for December 2027.

Portugal: A market of great importance to MAN

Portugal makes a stable and continuously growing contribution to MAN's results for the entire region. In recent years, MAN has regularly been among the top three suppliers in the truck segment in Portugal. In the 2025 financial year, MAN achieved a market share of 18.5 per cent, becoming market leader in the Portuguese truck market for the first time. The company successfully confirmed this leading position in the first quarter of 2026 as well.

MAN is also firmly established in other segments in Portugal: in the bus business, the company achieved a market share of 11.5 per cent in 2025, whilst in the van segment 236 MAN TGE vehicles were sold. This success is supported by a dedicated team of 150 employees at the national sales company. The investment in Castanheira do Ribatejo underlines MAN's ambition to sustainably consolidate this growth and to offer its customers in Portugal a dense, high-performance service offering equipped for the mobility of tomorrow in the years to come.

“The city bus is the segment within the entire European automotive industry that is the most decarbonized. At the same time, the daily lives of millions of Europeans would be almost unimaginable without buses. That is why it is particularly important that legislators take the following into account when drafting new regulations: Those who want social, sustainable mobility in cities and regions from Portugal to Poland, from Sweden to Sicily, must not undermine the competitiveness of European bus manufacturers. We need more political support for competitiveness and innovation,” stated Barbaros Oktay upon his appointment.

Industrial Accelerator Act Shapes Industrial Value Creation

At the heart of the Industrial Accelerator Act recently presented by the European Commission are so-called “Buy European regulations.” According to the plans, for example, only manufacturers with a high proportion of European products in their value chain will be allowed to sell buses in Europe through public tenders. Significant changes are expected in the legislative process now getting underway. Barbaros Oktay says: “In principle, European bus manufacturers welcome the ‘Buy European’ requirements. However, the proposed plans are likely to lead to significant bureaucracy. And we want to invest our resources more wisely in the further development of products that benefit our customers and make transportation even more sustainable and better.”

Electrification as a Growth Driver for the Bus Industry

Barbaros Oktay has been actively driving this transformation as Head of Bus at MAN Truck & Bus since 2023. During this period, the company significantly strengthened its market position in the bus business and achieved sales of over 7,000 buses in the 2025 fiscal year – returning to pre-pandemic levels. The electric mobility sector was particularly successful: Sales of electric city buses rose by more than 118 percent to over 1,300 units, setting a record. “The bus sector is one of the segments of the European commercial vehicle industry that is developing particularly dynamically toward zero-emission powertrains. The city bus is one of the pioneers of electrification within the automotive industry,” said Oktay.

Electric mobility is also gaining increasing importance in intercity travel: With the MAN Lion’s Coach E, announced for late 2026, a fully electric coach from a European manufacturer will be ready for use in long-distance travel and tourism applications for the first time. Its trade show debut in Brussels last fall marked an important milestone on the path to electrified bus applications across all areas of use.

Call for focused expansion of the charging infrastructure

Despite positive market trends, infrastructure remains a key challenge. While electrification is already well advanced in the city bus segment, there is still a significant need to catch up, particularly with regard to the charging infrastructure for coaches. The bus industry is therefore calling for targeted political support to establish a Europe-wide, high-performance charging infrastructure for coaches, particularly at transportation hubs, long-distance bus terminals, tourist hotspots, and along major long-distance routes. “Without a comprehensive and high-performance charging infrastructure for coaches, the full potential of electric mobility in long-distance transport cannot be realized,” emphasizes Oktay. “The policy decisions made in the coming years will be decisive in determining how quickly and successfully the transformation takes place.”

About Barbaros Oktay

Barbaros Oktay began his career at MAN Truck & Bus in 2004 at MAN Türkiye A.Ş. at the production site in Ankara.

He has held various bus management positions within the group. Among other roles, he served as Senior Vice President, Head of Bus Solutions at TRATON, and Head of Bus Engineering, Product & Project Management at MAN Truck & Bus SE.

Since 2023, he has led the MAN bus business as Head of Bus.

The upward trend at MAN Truck & Bus continues. The company got off to a strong start in fiscal year 2026 with a solid first quarter. Earnings, revenue, and sales rose significantly in the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The company had already posted three very robust fiscal years in a row prior to this. MAN Chief Financial Officer Inka Koljonen: “MAN continues to deliver consistently strong results and demonstrate profitable growth. This is the result of our joint, consistent transformation efforts and the continuous improvements we’ve made in the areas of costs and cash flow over the past few years. I would like to thank all our employees, as well as our customers and partners, for their trust in our products. Given the recent resurgence of geopolitical uncertainties, we remain just cautiously optimistic about 2026 as a whole, even though we have recently seen a slight recovery in our core European markets. We are continuing to work on further improving our resilience.”

Overall, revenue rose by 8% compared with the same period last year to €3.3 billion. Sales volume also rose significantly to 23,600 units (+14%) – with the strongest growth, at 21%, recorded in the truck segment. In Europe, MAN increased its market share in the truck segment by 1.8 percentage points compared to the previous year and achieved a market share of 15.5% in the truck segment in the EU 27+3. Across all vehicle segments – including trucks, vans, and buses – order intake reached 27,850 units, matching the level of the same quarter last year despite an uncertain market environment. Adjusted operating profit rose to €239 million in the first quarter, representing a significant improvement (Q1 2025: €133 million). The adjusted operating margin rose significantly to 7.2% (+2.9 pp).

Electric Vehicles in Upswing

In the first three months of the current fiscal year, demand for trucks in Europe was particularly strong compared to the same period last year. The number of electric vehicles delivered also rose by 44% in Q1 2026 to 540 units – including 340 eTrucks. Due to the current high fuel prices, interest in electric trucks continues to grow. This is because more and more customers are looking for solutions to become less dependent on external factors and high diesel prices. Despite higher upfront costs, an eTruck can sometimes pay for itself in well under three years – depending on the type of operation and the proportion of toll roads used.

Key financial figures MAN Truck & Bus

1) With the completion of the TRATON group-wide R&D organization on July 1, 2025, R&D expenses incurred for MAN are allocated based on predefined participation keys. The corresponding prior-year figures were restated accordingly. 

“With the launch of e-bus production in Ankara, we are setting a significant milestone on our path to electromobility,” says Barbaros Oktay, Head of Bus at MAN Truck & Bus, adding: “We are expanding our production capacities, strengthening our global bus network, and can meet rising customer demands even faster and more flexibly. Ankara will play a key role in our e-mobility strategy going forward.”

MAN transitions its production network to the electric era

The conversion of the Ankara plant is part of MAN’s comprehensive transformation toward becoming a provider of sustainable transport solutions. With the launch of the MAN Lion’s City E in 2020, the Starachowice site in Poland became the first MAN plant in the production network to be fully equipped for the large-scale production of electric vehicles. The Lion’s Explorer E has been built in Olifantsfontein for two years. Series production of the fully electric, heavy-duty MAN eTGS and eTGX trucks began at the Munich plant in 2025. The production team in Krakow is also currently preparing intensively for the series production of the first electric trucks. Series production of the MAN eTGL light-duty truck will begin here in the coming months. MAN will unveil another electric model to round out its all-electric product portfolio in May at the Transpotec trade show in Milan. This truck will also be produced in Krakow in the future. Finally, with the establishment of MAN’s own battery production, the Nuremberg plant has evolved from a pure engine manufacturing site into a development and production site for both state-of-the-art diesel engines and alternative drive concepts.

Ankara as a key component of the e-strategy

In recent years, the infrastructure in Ankara has been modernized, production processes optimized, and the workforce specifically trained to meet the demands of electric mobility. “Through these steps and the investments we’ve made, we are laying the groundwork to offer high-volume, high-quality, zero-emission mobility solutions in the long term,” says Oktay. In the future, in addition to the Lion’s City E, electric intercity buses and the new Lion’s Coach E for tourist travel in Turkey will also be manufactured there. “Our goal is for Ankara, just like Starachowice, to play a key role in the e-mobility transformation of MAN’s bus business,” Oktay continues.

“Ankara is developing into one of MAN’s central e-mobility hubs. Thanks to our flexible production structure, we can manufacture both various electric bus models and conventionally powered buses on the same production line. This enables us to respond efficiently to different market requirements,” emphasizes Mehmet Şermet, Head of Production Bus at MAN Truck & Bus.

The MAN Lion’s City E: a success story

Since its market launch in 2019, the MAN Lion’s City E has become a success story in Europe and is now in service in numerous European cities. A total of around 3,300 vehicles have already been produced and delivered to customers. In daily operation, these vehicles have collectively covered approximately 250 million kilometers, saving around 150,000 tons of CO₂ compared to conventional diesel buses thanks to their locally emission-free operation. The increase in sales figures impressively underscores this dynamic development. In the 2025 fiscal year, electric mobility gained significantly in importance at MAN. Sales of fully electric trucks and buses rose by 168 percent to a total of 1,970 units. The MAN Lion’s City E alone achieved 118 percent growth compared to the previous year, with more than 1,300 e-buses sold in total. This marks a new record for MAN. In Europe, roughly one in every two city buses sold by MAN is now electrically powered.

In addition to the reliability, range, and sustainability of the Lion’s City E, this success is also based on the broad portfolio of zero-emission buses, which is being continuously expanded. It includes compact 10-meter vehicles, classic 12-meter solo buses, 18-meter articulated buses for high passenger volumes, and electric low-entry variants for intercity use. The Lion’s Chassis E also enables the company to serve markets outside Europe. The fully electric MAN Lion’s Coach E also marks the beginning of a new era of zero-emission travel – the first vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to customers by the end of the year. With this diverse range of models, MAN covers all relevant application scenarios and makes a decisive contribution to sustainable mobility in cities, regions, and, in the future, long-distance transport – all over the world.

MAN Truck & Bus Italia will celebrate a special anniversary in 2026: for 40 years now, the Italian subsidiary has been an integral part of the MAN family – and one of its strongest and most successful markets in Europe: As the fifth-largest truck market, with more than 25,000 trucks sold annually, and the fourth-largest van market in Europe, Italy is a key market for MAN. Since its foundation on 4 June 1986, MAN Italia has developed from an up-and-coming subsidiary into one of the most respected players in the Italian commercial vehicle market. This success is based on a close partnership with a growing dealer and service network, continuous investment in infrastructure and staff, and a consistent focus on the specific requirements of the Italian market.   

“40 years of MAN Italia means 40 years of shared success. We are celebrating this anniversary with pride – and with a clear focus on the future,” says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE. “The record results in 2025 reflect the strength of our organisation, the quality of our own network and that of our partners, and the trust of our customers. We are kicking off our anniversary year with great energy and the ambition to position MAN Italia strongly for the decades to come.”  

Record results in 2025 as proof of the success story 

In 2025, MAN Italia achieved record turnover for the third year in a row – 617 million euros, an increase of 11 per cent compared with the previous year. In the over-six-tonne truck segment, the subsidiary exceeded the double-digit market share mark for the first time, reaching 10.2 per cent. Records were also set in the van segment (record sales of 1,755 units, 2.4 per cent market share). The bus business returned to a growth trajectory, and MAN is already the second-largest manufacturer of battery-electric trucks on the Italian market. Buoyed by the success of 2025 and an expanded network, MAN Truck & Bus Italia is moving forward with confidence. 

Massive investment in the future 

Today, MAN Italia is investing heavily in the future: nine new sites will be established by 2026, more than half of the MAN Centres are already equipped to service electric vehicles, and a growing charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles is being developed in collaboration with partners such as MOON POWER Italia, Milence and E.ON.  

The anniversary will be celebrated throughout 2026 with numerous initiatives involving employees, customers, dealers and long-standing partners. To mark the occasion, an anniversary book has been published, documenting the defining milestones of four decades of MAN in Italy – whilst also looking ahead to new technologies, a growing network and a shared vision of sustainable mobility. 

MAN Truck & Bus delivered a total of around 101,600 new vehicles in the 2025 financial year, increasing its unit sales by just under six per cent compared to the previous year. This was achieved despite the continuing difficult conditions – particularly in the European truck market, which is at a level similar to that seen during the coronavirus pandemic in the core markets. One of the drivers of sales growth was battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which recorded very dynamic development in the truck and bus segment.  

"Our strong growth in battery electric vehicles and a successful year in the van segment show that we are on the right track. Despite a challenging market environment with subdued demand in the European truck market – comparable in Germany to the coronavirus years – we were able to increase our overall sales. We are also consistently pushing ahead with the ramp-up of our battery electric portfolio. With the start of series production of the MAN eTGL and the first deliveries of the eCoach, we will round off our range in 2026 and send a clear signal for sustainable mobility," explains Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales and Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE. 

The truck segment remained virtually stable in a difficult market environment. With around 63,300 units sold, sales were only slightly below the previous year's figure, down 0.6%. The eTruck, whose series production only began in 2025, recorded high demand. Over 620 units were sold in 2025, and the order books for the heavy-duty eTrucks are already well filled for 2026. The planned start of series production of the new MAN eTGL 12-tonne truck towards the end of 2026 will further round off the ePortfolio in the truck segment and marks another important step by MAN towards decarbonising its vehicle range. 

MAN's bus business recorded a significant recovery in 2025, rising by almost 49 per cent to over 7,000 vehicles. Overall, battery-electric vehicles were also the clear sales drivers in the bus segment. Sales of electric buses for urban areas rose by over 118 per cent to more than 1,300 units, setting a new record. And that's without the MAN Lion's Coach E, which celebrated its world premiere in 2025 and is scheduled to be delivered to its first customers in the European market from the end of 2026.  

MAN's van segment reached a new high with over 31,300 units sold. Compared to the previous year, an increase of over 13 per cent was achieved, which is attributable, among other things, to the successful ongoing internationalisation strategy of the MAN TGE business. In 2025, additional markets on the Arabian Peninsula were opened up, among other things. In 2026, the business is to be further internationalised.   

In the engine business, MAN sold around 9,400 engines, slightly below the previous year's level, mainly due to the continuing weakness in the agricultural business. However, the decline in demand was offset by continued robust development in the marine market segment and increased volume in the axle and component business.   

Mixed picture in the markets  

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, truck sales remained weak overall at around 21,200 trucks, representing a decline of almost 8 per cent compared with the previous year. The municipal and construction vehicle sub-segments and the semi-trailer truck business performed well. MAN was the market leader in Germany in 2025. Van sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland rose by 32 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year. With sales of over 12,300 vehicles, the 10,000-vehicle mark was exceeded for the first time. In the bus segment, sales increased by 93 per cent to around 1,900 units compared to the weak previous year. This means that a total of around 35,400 new vehicles were sold in the DACH region. 

In a challenging environment, truck sales in Europe (excluding the DACH region) increased by around three per cent year-on-year to around 31,300 vehicles. Bus sales even rose by 1,200 units to around 3,700 vehicles. Van sales rose by around 15 per cent year-on-year in the same period. Spain recorded an increase of 500 units in total – an exceptionally high growth rate in a single market. Overall, just under 53,800 vehicles were sold in the truck, bus and van segments. 

Outside Europe, truck sales in 2025 remained at just under 10,000 units, around 12 per cent below the previous year's figure. This was due to ongoing geopolitical challenges, which led to a decline of up to 30 per cent in the international markets addressed by MAN. Nevertheless, MAN successfully maintained its position in the most important international markets and even expanded it in individual countries, including Morocco, South Korea and Chile. Thanks to the strong coach chassis segment, the bus business grew by 10 per cent compared to 2024, and the van was available in markets outside Europe for the first time in 2025. The main drivers of international sales were the markets in the Middle East and the CIS countries, which generated 70 per cent of truck and bus sales in international markets. In total, over 11,000 units were sold internationally in the truck, bus and van segments. 

MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group, one of the leading independent commercial vehicle rental companies and full-service equipment solutions providers for the transport and logistics industry, have signed a new framework agreement. The agreement provides for the delivery of up to 600 vehicles per year over a period of three years. This means the contract covers a total of up to 1,800 vehicles of all weight classes – from 7.5 to 42 tonnes – and spans 18 European countries. In addition to conventionally powered vehicles, battery-electric trucks are also part of the contract, which has an order value of up to €160 million. 

“With the new framework agreement, MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group are sending a strong signal for the future of freight transport. We are pleased to accompany TIP as an important partner on the path to sustainable logistics – with efficient diesel trucks and innovative battery-electric vehicles. This agreement underscores the trust in our products and services and shows how we are jointly driving the transformation of the industry forward,” says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus.

“Supporting customers through the transition means offering the right solutions at the right time,” says Arjen Kraaij, CEO of TIP Group. “By working closely with partners like MAN, we can expand our fleet with both highly efficient diesel trucks and electric trucks, giving operators practical choices that balance performance, cost efficiency and sustainability.” Since 2024, TIP has been focusing on zero-emission solutions and was the first rental company to integrate a larger number of MAN eTGX long-haul vehicles into its fleet.

MAN Truck Portfolio: Efficiency and Flexibility for All Transport Tasks

MAN offers a comprehensive truck portfolio for long-haul transport, construction, distribution logistics and municipal applications. Customers can choose between diesel and electric drives: diesel covers 7.5 to 250 tons, electric 12 to 42 tons. In the diesel segment, the new PowerLion drivetrain with D30 engine, TipMatic-14 transmission, and aerodynamic optimizations sets efficiency standards: up to 5 per cent less fuel and CO₂ compared to the previous model. For a standard semi-trailer in long-haul transport, this means around 35 tonnes of CO₂ and up to €20,000 in operating cost savings over its lifetime.

At the same time, MAN is driving electromobility forward: with its modular battery concept, MAN’s eTruck models offer ranges of up to 310 km for the light-duty eTGL and up to 830 km for the heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS, depending on configuration and application. Equipped as standard with CCS connection and charging capacity of up to 375 kW, eTGX and eTGS will also be available with megawatt charging up to 750 kW from early summer 2026. Diesel and electric trucks are produced on the same line at the Munich plant in mixed production – for maximum flexibility to adapt to market demand and cost efficiency during the transition to zero-emission logistics.

MAN Service Contracts for Rental Companies: Maximum Availability and Planning Security

With MAN service contracts, rental companies ensure maximum operational readiness for their customers – thanks to scheduled maintenance, fast repairs, and a Europe-wide service network. Fixed monthly rates provide full cost transparency and simplify budget planning. Preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime, increases profitability, and preserves vehicle value. Regular maintenance according to manufacturer specifications also guarantees the highest safety standards. This ensures smooth operations so companies can focus on their core business.

About TIP Group

TIP Group is European market leader providing lease and rental full-service equipment solutions for over 55 years. It, headquartered in Amsterdam, has an extensive fleet of trailers, trucks, reefers, chassis, and specialised equipment. With a network of 135 service locations spanning 17 countries and a fleet of over 90,000 assets, TIP Group serves customers across Europe. TIP Group specializes in delivering a highly customisable approach, offering flexible leasing and rental options, maintenance and repair, digital solutions, sustainable initiatives and used equipment sales. With the commitment to shaping a more environmentally conscious future, TIP Group is proudly partnering to achieve sustainability targets faster and on a larger scale.

MAN Truck & Bus has launched “MAN2030+”, a program designed to strengthen competitiveness and secure the future of its locations, and has reached a comprehensive agreement with employee representatives on this matter. In a key issues paper, the company, together with the co-determination body and IG Metall, has set out the main measures of the project. These are intended to reduce costs at MAN by around €900 million by 2028 and improve the company's performance in the long term. 

At the same time, investments of almost one billion euros are to be made at MAN Truck & Bus SE's German locations by the end of 2030. In addition, significant new investments necessary for the next generation of vehicles based on the future TRATON Modular System (TMS) will also be made in Eastern Europe in the future. The establishment and construction of a further battery factory within the group is also to take place in Eastern Europe, depending on the further ramp-up of e-mobility in the truck and bus sector. All relevant committees have approved the planned investments as part of the investment planning process. 

MAN CEO and TRATON Executive Board member Alexander Vlaskamp: “Following intensive negotiations, we have now reached agreement with our employee representatives on the implementation of key cornerstones of the MAN2030+ program. The plan secures MAN’s competitiveness and guarantees our customers a broad product portfolio as a full liner, which forms the basis for the company’s future success. This will enable us to secure the jobs of our current employees also in the future. With our continued high level of investment in Germany, we are fulfilling our industrial policy responsibilities. We will now consistently implement the long-term MAN2030+ program in order to counteract intensifying competition, changing market conditions, and major regulatory risks at an early stage."

Karina Schnur, Chairwoman of the General Works Council of MAN Truck & Bus SE, said: "The discussions were not easy, but they were always respectful and constructive, and from the perspective of co-determination and IG Metall, they have now resulted in the best possible compromise for our employees and the company. The agreement sends a very strong signal regarding the security, stability, and future prospects of our employees. With this agreement, we are securing the jobs of our colleagues at MAN until at least the end of 2035. And we are doing so without interfering with collectively agreed benefits. In addition, we were able to agree on profit sharing for employees and the payment of benefits above the collective agreement level – which means that MAN will remain an attractive company for future generations. Furthermore, we are securing the long-term preservation of our German locations. At the same time, we are creating the freedom to continue investing significantly in our German locations and the future of MAN.”

In order to be able to make the investments, cost-cutting measures are also part of the “MAN 2030+” program. The majority of the planned cost-cutting measures, amounting to around €900 million, are not dependent on the workforce and include savings in material and overhead costs, as well as a further increase in sales performance. In addition, further measures have been defined that directly affect the workforce and are subject to co-determination.   

In this context, the signatory parties agreed in the key issues paper on the project to secure long-term employment for MAN Truck & Bus SE employees in Germany until the end of 2035 and to retain all German production sites. Depending on certain factors relating to the company's performance, this job security could even be extended until the end of 2040. Among other things, earnings and sales targets in MAN's core truck business will be used for this purpose. TRATON R&D Germany GmbH, to which large parts of MAN's development workforce moved last year, is also covered by this job security measure.

Making locations and companies future-proof

In addition, almost one billion euros is to be invested in the German locations by the end of 2030 to make them future-proof. The majority of this is to be invested in Bavarian locations. In order to secure these and other investments in the fields of electrification, digitalization, and automation of vehicles, the number of jobs at MAN Truck & Bus SE's German locations is to be adjusted over the next few years in line with demographic trends, making use of natural fluctuation.

This will avoid redundancies for operational reasons as well as cost-intensive severance programs. As part of “MAN2030+”, the demographic loss of 2,300 jobs will be significantly less in Germany over a period of ten years than the number of employees retiring during the same period. In Munich, this will result in the demographic loss of around 1,300 jobs, in Nuremberg around 400, and in Salzgitter around 600. Wittlich, which currently has around 60 employees, is not affected by the measures. MAN will continue to hire at all locations, ensuring that the company remains a major employer in Germany in the mid-2030s with around 13,000 employees.

Wage cuts for employees of MAN Truck & Bus SE and TRATON R&D Germany GmbH have been ruled out in the “MAN2030+” program. In addition, the company and the parties signing the key issues paper have agreed to continue distributing profit-sharing payments to all MAN and TRATON R&D Germany GmbH employees in Germany in the future. MAN Truck & Bus SE has also announced that it will continue to pay above-tariff wage components in order to remain competitive and an attractive employer in Germany. 

Vocational training will continue to play an important role for MAN within the framework of the program. The company has committed to hiring new technical trainees at most of its locations each year, amounting to at least two percent of the direct permanent workforce. MAN currently employs around 1,500 trainees in Germany. 

“The new framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn is a historic contract for buses and an outstanding vote of confidence in our products and our team,” says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus. “The fact that a significant proportion of the vehicles will be fully electric impressively underscores the contribution that Deutsche Bahn and MAN are making to the sustainable transformation of public transport.”

The partnership between the two companies has been in place since 2010 and is one of the most successful collaborations in the global bus market. Over the past 15 years, almost 5,000 MAN buses have been delivered to Deutsche Bahn, which are now reliably operating in urban and interurban transport. With the new framework agreement, which significantly expands the cooperation, Deutsche Bahn can now choose from a wide range of vehicles. The buses will be used by the regional transport subsidiary DB Regio AG throughout Germany.

Harmen van Zijderveld, Member of the DB Management Board for Regional Transport: "With the new buses, our passengers will continue to reach their destinations reliably, comfortably, and in an environmentally friendly manner. The long-term contracts guarantee that we will always have modern vehicles and can continue to develop them in close cooperation with the manufacturers. The fact that the vast majority of the buses come from a Munich-based manufacturer is good news for Germany as an industrial location."

Dennis Affeld, Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus Germany: "With this framework agreement, Deutsche Bahn is receiving an extremely flexible overall package of efficient diesel vehicles, hybrid models, and fully electric buses. We offer the right technology for every route requirement and at the same time contribute to making the climate targets for the coming years achievable."

Efficient diesel vehicles, innovative hybrid models, sustainable eBuses

MAN Lion’s Intercity LE vehicles in three different lengths are to be delivered for intercity transport. The low-entry model combines high ride comfort with efficient fuel consumption and impresses with its modern design and practical flexibility.

For urban transport, the focus is on the versatile MAN Lion's City family with efficient drive technology. Deutsche Bahn can choose from a wide range of low-floor buses with conventional diesel or CNG drives. The MAN EfficientHybrid system additionally supports economical operation and contributes to low life cycle costs.

A particular focus is on the fully electric and award-winning MAN Lion’s City E series. A significant proportion of the vehicles to be delivered are sustainable city buses with battery-electric drive – available in 10-, 12- or 18-meter versions. The compact 10-meter buses are ideal for narrow inner-city areas, while the 12-meter version offers a balanced combination of space, ride comfort, and agility. The 18-meter variant is ideal for busy routes with high passenger volumes. With powerful electric motors and batteries manufactured in-house, quiet operation, and high passenger capacity, MAN e-buses are setting new standards for urban electric mobility.

With the framework agreement covering the period from 2027 to 2032, MAN Truck & Bus and Deutsche Bahn are strengthening their long-standing, trusting cooperation and jointly sending a clear signal for sustainable, efficient, and future-oriented mobility in public passenger transport.

Volkswagen Group Logistics and MAN Truck & Bus want to jointly drive forward the electrification of road freight transport. To this end, the two companies invited international logistics companies, charging park operators, charging station manufacturers and customers with experience in operating eTrucks to the MAN Truck Forum on 5 November this year. The motto of the event was: ‘Together for sustainable logistics, together for zero emissions.’   

Simon Motter, Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics: "In Group Logistics, we are continuously working to minimise the environmental impact of our transport operations. In addition to optimising our processes, our cross-brand initiative goTozero impact logistics focuses on sustainable technologies and energies as key levers for greater climate protection. In land transport in particular, the CO₂ emissions of diesel trucks are particularly high in relation to transport performance. That is why we see battery-electric vehicles as the most suitable technology for a more climate-friendly commercial vehicle fleet. Cooperation both within the Group and with our partners is crucial: our common goal is to protect the climate and conserve resources." 

Automotive supplier logistics is characterised by a high degree of standardisation. In many cases, load carriers with a height of one metre are used here. A loading space height of a good three metres therefore allows three such load carriers to be stacked on top of each other. This requires trucks with a particularly low fifth-wheel height, known as ‘lowliners’ or ‘ultra-tractors’. Since the launch of its battery-electric eTGX and eTGS models in October 2023, MAN has been the only manufacturer to offer lowliner trucks.  

Since early 2025, MAN electric trucks have reliably covered over five million kilometres in daily use in the fleets of major European logistics service providers. This underlines the practical suitability of the vehicles for a variety of transport tasks. MAN's eTruck generation features a modular battery system that allows customers to choose between range and payload. Over 80% of all truck applications, from construction site and swap body transport to automotive logistics, can be covered by MAN eTrucks.  

‘The first customers have already driven well over 100,000 kilometres with an MAN eTGX in just over a year. This shows that the battery trucks are reliable and practical. And more and more customers are coming to the same conclusion: we currently have around 1,000 orders for our eTrucks, and the trend is rising,’ explains Friedrich Baumann, MAN Executive Board Member for Sales and Customer Solutions. ‘In Germany, we have extended the toll exemption for zero-emission trucks until 2031. This is an important signal that gives our customers the necessary predictability. However, small and medium-sized enterprises need to be given more support in the form of financing programmes. The expansion of the charging infrastructure also needs further impetus in the form of faster approval procedures and the expansion of the electricity grids,’ adds the MAN Sales Director. The financing programmes are designed to enable economically sound but often not very capital-rich companies to make the transition, for example through loans or guarantees. 

The Nanno Janssen haulage company from Leer already has 35 battery-electric trucks in its fleet and more eTrucks on the way, including 15 MAN eTGX models. Managing Director Nanno Janssen reports on practical experience at the MAN Truck Forum in Munich: ‘Long-distance transport with electric lorries is already possible today in Europe. Now it's a matter of scaling up the technology.’  

Volkswagen Group Logistics and MAN organised the E-Experience Event so that logistics companies, commercial vehicle manufacturers, shippers and charging infrastructure providers could work together to dispel existing reservations and find solutions for sustainable freight transport. After all, making the transition to more climate-friendly drive systems a reality across Europe requires the efforts of all stakeholders. It can only be done together. 

In a persistently difficult market environment, MAN Truck & Bus SE once again achieved robust results in the first nine months of 2025. Sales revenue remained stable at €9.9 billion (-1%) compared to the same period last year. Sales rose by 4% to 71,700 vehicles in the reporting period, with sales in the third quarter of 2025 even up 24% compared to the same period last year. Strong demand for buses and vans in particular contributed to this growth. Demand for trucks remains at a relatively low level in the core European markets – in Germany, it is comparable to the level seen during the coronavirus pandemic. Order intake also rose by 32% year-on-year to around 72,615 units. Adjusted operating profit for the first nine months was €557 million (9M 2024: €712 million), while the adjusted operating return on sales was 5.6% (9M 2024: 7.1%). The topic of electric mobility continues to gain momentum, with sales of trucks and buses up 184% in the first nine months compared with the previous year.

MAN CFO Inka Koljonen said: "Our results underscore the resilience our company has built up, especially against the backdrop of a continuing challenging market environment for trucks. On a positive note, sales and order intake have increased, although we are coming from a low starting point. The hoped-for sustained recovery in our core markets – particularly in Germany – has not yet materialized. We do not anticipate any significant market recovery in the medium term either. We are therefore continuing to work consistently to strengthen our resilience." 

While truck sales in the first nine months were down 5% on the previous year, bus sales rose by a significant 35% and van sales by 18%. The van also achieved record sales in September alone, with 3,146 vehicles sold. Never before have more MAN TGE been sold in a single month.

Europe's first electric coach arrives

Electric mobility continues to gain momentum at MAN. The company is expanding its extensive e-portfolio with another highlight: the first fully electric coach from a major European manufacturer. The MAN eCoach was unveiled at the end of September 2025, heralding the dawn of the electric mobility era for coaches too. A milestone for sustainable long-distance travel and tourism.

In addition, 1,090 fully electric city buses and trucks sold in the first nine months represent an increase of 184% compared to the same period last year. This means that MAN has also exceeded the milestone of 1,000 electric buses and trucks sold within a single year for the first time. 

Key financial figures MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Karl Bernqvist (50) will take over the position as Chief Purchasing Officer at TRATON and member of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE responsible for procurement. He will succeed Murat Aksel, who, due to different views on the future strategic direction of the company, mutually agreed with the Supervisory Board of MAN Truck and Bus SE and the Board of Management of TRATON SE to end his position as of October 31, 2025. 

Christian Levin, CEO of the TRATON GROUP and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE: “We are delighted to welcome Karl Bernqvist, a proven expert in the commercial vehicle business and the various entities of the TRATON GROUP, to our Truck Board. With his experience in different brands, regions and cultures, he will make an important contribution to TRATON’s transformation and help to further expand our group-wide supply chains. I would also like to thank Murat Aksel, who has been instrumental to the turnaround of MAN Truck & Bus and the transformation of the TRATON GROUP. We wish him all the best for the future.”  

Alexander Vlaskamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE: “We welcome back Karl Bernqvist at MAN who brings many years of experience in procurement – within Volkswagen, TRATON and several other brands within our group. We will benefit from this broad foundation in the challenging times of strained supply chains. At the same time, I am grateful for Murat’s collaboration during the past years. He joined MAN Truck & Bus in difficult times and has made a significant contribution to MAN’s improved financial performance with  establishing competitive and resilient supply chains. I wish Murat Aksel all the best and every success for his future career.”   

For Karl Bernqvist, this step marks a return to his professional roots. Since 2020 Bernqvist has been responsible for the Procurement division as a member of the Brand Board at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) in Hanover. Previously, he spent three years as Managing Director at Global Truck & Bus Procurement in the USA, a joint venture between TRATON and Navistar; now called International Motors and part of the TRATON GROUP. Previous experiences include heading Purchasing “New Projects” at MAN Truck & Bus in Munich (Germany) and various purchasing positions in Scania CV AB in Södertälje (Sweden) and Sao Paulo (Brazil). Back in 2001, he started his professional career at Scania as a management trainee. 

MAN Truck & Bus and TUM Venture Labs have entered into a strategic partnership. This was officially announced at the "Ultimate European Start-up Event" as part of IAA Mobility at Munich's Marienplatz. The aim of the cooperation is to further expand innovation in the field of mobility through targeted collaboration between the commercial vehicle manufacturer and the Technical University of Munich on the one hand and deep tech start-ups on the other. 

The partnership is also intended to help strengthen Munich's position as a leading location for innovation and technology. The effectiveness of cooperation between industry and research is demonstrated by existing or completed research collaborations involving MAN and TUM – for example, the "ATLAS-L4" project on autonomous trucks or the "NEFTON" charging infrastructure project for heavy commercial vehicles. 

This partnership gives MAN Truck & Bus strategic access to Europe's largest deep tech start-up ecosystem. The company aims to use this to identify technological trends at an early stage and integrate them into its own products and services. The collaboration with start-ups is also intended to drive forward process innovations in the fields of AI and robotics through new impetus and agile working methods, accelerate cultural change within the company and thus maintain MAN's attractiveness as an employer for young talent in the future. "We have high hopes for this partnership. Networking between industrial companies, start-ups and universities is crucial to remaining competitive in the international innovation arena. We have now set the course and are looking forward to the upcoming joint projects with TUM Venture Labs with great confidence and curiosity," explains Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus. 

Managing Director of TUM Venture Labs, Dr Philipp Gerbert, also emphasised during the event: "As one of Europe's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, MAN is an ideal partner for our start-up teams. They can expand their network and learn from an established and highly successful company." 

TUM Venture Labs  

TUM Venture Labs is a joint initiative of TUM and UnternehmerTUM, Europe's leading centre for start-ups and innovation. It promotes start-ups with a globally competitive support programme. Specifically focused on important technology fields of the future, they create dynamic ecosystems of start-ups, science, investors and experienced companies. There are currently twelve TUM Venture Labs for different subject areas. 

At MAN Truck & Bus, 499 new trainees in 14 professions will start the new training year in September 2025 at the three major German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg and Salzgitter, as well as at the German service centres. In addition, there will be 23 dual students. Across all age groups, this means that almost 1,600 young women and men are in training or dual study programmes at MAN. The company is thus making an important contribution to securing skilled workers and investing in the future of its German locations. 

Demand for training places at MAN was again very high this year – and all positions were filled. Hubert Altschäffl, Chief Human Resources Officer at MAN Truck & Bus SE: ‘We are delighted that MAN continues to be a very attractive employer for young people. We not only offer excellent vocational training, but also the opportunity to help shape the mobility of the future.’ Training at MAN is also becoming increasingly attractive for women: in Salzgitter, female trainees now make up 40 per cent of the new intake. Overall, the proportion of women in training at MAN is more than twelve per cent. 

“With a view to future topics such as electromobility and digitalisation, we are continuously developing our training programmes. As a result, the focus of training is shifting noticeably towards automation and mechatronics. The job profile of automotive mechatronics engineers has also changed significantly in recent years: at MAN, they are not only specialists in networked vehicle systems, but also in high-voltage battery technology,” says Stefan Thyssen, Head of Academy & Talent.  

Training figures in Germany in detail: 

Wittlich site: Four trainees began their training in August, bringing the total number of trainees across all years to eleven. 

Nuremberg site: Forty trainees will begin their training in September, bringing the total number of trainees across all years to 120, plus one dual student. 

Munich location: 64 trainees and 17 dual students will begin their training in September, bringing the total number of trainees across all years to 217 and dual students to 52. 

Salzgitter location: 35 trainees and 6 dual students will begin their training in September, bringing the total number of trainees across all years to 103 and dual students to 12. 

MAN Truck & Bus Germany: Approximately 350 new apprentices will begin their training in August and September, bringing the total number of apprentices to around 1,060. 

MAN Truck & Bus MAN Truck & Bus SE achieved robust results in the first half of 2025. These were particularly positively influenced by a strong second quarter of 2025, due to an improved market and extensive cost-cutting measures introduced at an early stage. The adjusted operating margin was 7.9% in the second quarter, up from 4.6% in the first quarter of 2025. For the first half of the year as a whole, it was 6.4% – 1.8 percentage points below the previous year. Adjusted operating profit for the first half of the year was €426 million (first half of 2024: €581 million), with the majority of this amount, €283 million, attributable to the second quarter and €143 million to the first quarter. Sales revenue was down 6% year-on-year at around €6.7 billion in the first half of the year. Order intake in the first half of the year improved significantly by 43% to around 52,500 units. Sales of electric vehicles also rose sharply. 

MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp: "Demand for our vehicles is now picking up significantly again. Order growth is encouraging, even if it is still at a low level overall. Our core market, Germany, is currently at a level comparable to that during the coronavirus crisis. Despite significantly lower volumes at present, MAN is once again demonstrating its greatly improved resilience. I am proud of what we have achieved here in recent years!" 

MAN CFO Inka Koljonen: "In view of the intensified competitive situation and ongoing market weakness, we will continue to optimize our cost structure and cash flow with the aim of sustainably increasing our resilience. We are cautiously optimistic that the positive trend in earnings and order intake will continue in the second half of the year. Nevertheless, we must make ourselves even more resilient for the future." 

238 percent more electric vehicles 

With around 47,030 units sold in the first half of the year, sales were 5% below the same period last year – however, in the second quarter, around 26,420 vehicles were sold, 28% more than in the first quarter of 2025. Sales of electric models are rising sharply. With the start of series production of the MAN eTruck, the topic of e-mobility is gaining momentum – around 800 trucks, buses, and vans sold in the first six months represent an increase of 238% compared to the first half of 2024. The continued strong demand for electric city buses is also having an impact here – MAN is the market leader in this segment in Europe. MAN was also the fastest-growing manufacturer of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe, with more than 700 orders for MAN's flagship models to date. 

Key financial figures MAN Truck & Bus 

184 years after its founding, the MAN plant in Nuremberg is celebrating a year of major launches and transformation. To mark the occasion, around 3,000 employees and their families were invited to a big party on the factory premises on 12 July 2025. A total of around 9,000 guests attended, including Nuremberg's mayor Marcus König. A Ferris wheel, beer tent and many other attractions created a festive atmosphere – it was the first family day in nine years.  

MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp said: “With the successful start of battery production, the company that invented the diesel engine has entered a new era. Production of the latest generation of MAN diesel engines has also started successfully. This means that the site now has two strong pillars. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved together here in Nuremberg and what will continue to develop. The celebration is a sign of our special appreciation for our employees and a big thank you for everything they have achieved.”  

Half a billion euros invested in the site 

The plant, which has produced around four million engines since the 1920s, is being future-proofed with enormous investments totalling around half a billion euros. A total of 250 million euros is being invested in battery production. The start of battery production is already the second new production line to be opened in Nuremberg this year. In addition to the packs, which consist of several modules, the next generation of batteries will also be produced in Nuremberg, including the modules themselves, which combine several battery cells. The maximum annual capacity is up to 100,000 packs, depending on market conditions. The production of the latest generation of MAN diesel engines, which are used in the new D30 PowerLion powertrain, is also an investment in the future and secures many jobs at the site. MAN has spent around 250 million euros on this.  

Festive mood at MAN 

A 40-metre-high Ferris wheel was specially constructed at the plant for the celebrations, with space for 200 passengers – including panoramic views of the plant and the city of Nuremberg. The Ferris wheel is owned by the Landwermann family of showmen. Appropriately, they drive exclusively MAN trucks. For ‘reasons of quality and tradition’. Good logistics were also required to deliver the 2,500 tonnes of material for the Ferris wheel. There was also a huge supporting programme: a music stage with modern pop and brass music, a beer tent, a MAN Future Area and insights into production. There was also something for everyone, including a bouncy castle, fire engines and magic shows. 

In addition to Oktay, Thomas Hemmerich, Head of Sales Area International, and Robert Katzer, Head of Sales & Product Bus, were present at the signing ceremony on behalf of MAN Truck & Bus. Matar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, Marwan Al Zarooni, Director Buses Department and Khalid Al Awadi, Director Transportation Systems, were present from RTA, as well as Afaf Kontar, Chief Operating Officer, and Khalifa Saif Darwish, Managing Director, from United Motors. “This significant milestone about the cooperation between MAN, United Motors and RTA shows that MAN keeps on producing the right products for the Middle East region for more than 15 years," reports Thomas Hemmerich, Head of Sales Area International.

The city buses, which score points for comfort, safety and environmental friendliness, are to be delivered from October 2025 and enter service in January 2026. The 12-metre buses will be powered by a 330 hp 9-litre diesel engine (D1556) that meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Thanks to their high efficiency and low emissions, the vehicles fit in perfectly with RTA's sustainability goals. When ordering the city buses, each with 35 seats, the focus was on comfort and safety for drivers and passengers. They are equipped with advanced safety systems, including ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Turn Assist. The vehicles therefore comply with international standards in terms of safety and accessibility: Class 1 and 2 approval, ECE R66/02, ECE R118, ECE R107 and ECE R36.

Long-standing partners stand for innovation and reliability

The partnership between RTA Dubai and United Motors has existed since 2008. Since then, the companies have aimed to make public transport even more reliable, innovative and better. The successful cooperation began 17 years ago with the delivery of 150 NEOPLAN articulated buses, 75 NEOPLAN solo buses and 170 NEOPLAN double-decker buses. This was followed in 2017 by the handover of a further 79 MAN double-deckers, which further strengthened the capacity and performance of the RTA fleet.

Today, around 200 city buses from the two brands MAN and NEOPLAN are still in use. Some of these have now achieved an impressive mileage of almost two million kilometers - proof of the longevity of the vehicles and the quality of maintenance and servicing. In addition to outstanding product quality, United Motors also impresses with its first-class service. RTA has therefore recognized the company as the best solution provider for public buses in the last two years, which once again underscores United Motors' commitment to performance and customer satisfaction. And MAN, United Motors and RTA want to continue to advance public transportation in Dubai in the future and create a mobility system that is fit for the future and sets standards.

MAN Engines, as the business unit of MAN Truck & Bus, has been benefiting for many years from the constant new and further development of its engine portfolio on the basis of the latest technological developments. These include in-line four and six-cylinder engines as well as V8 and V12 engines from 5 to 30 liters of displacement. These are specially designed for applications in power generation, agricultural and railway technology as well as maritime applications. In addition, MAN Engines has added the MAN BatteryPack to its portfolio, which is marketed for both mobile machines and stationary applications.

MAN Engines will also be presenting innovations and updates to its off-road product portfolio at Agritechnica, which the company has been participating in for many years, taking place in November. In addition, the MAN Engines business unit is scheduled to start series production of the MAN Smart HYBRID Experience, a hybrid system for marine applications that represents an important step towards modern drive technologies.

"The engine portfolio that is currently available to us is more modern and future-oriented than ever. If you look at the long life cycles of the products in our business, we are thus safeguarding the needs of all current and future customer groups in the long term," says Reiner Roessner, Head of Sales at MAN Engines. "Ongoing technical development and adaptation to the latest technological possibilities are a major factor in enabling us to further develop existing engine platforms in order to always meet the latest requirements and expectations of the industry," adds Werner Kübler, Head of Engineering at MAN Engines. In addition, the continuous improvements ensure that the engines always comply with the latest emission specifications. In addition, MAN Engines is continuing its research and development work on solutions for alternative drive systems and alternative fuels, which has been ongoing for years. In this way, the engine manufacturer offers its customers the opportunity to operate their machines and applications locally with reduced or no CO2 emissions.

In addition to the production of engines for the Group's own commercial vehicles as well as for the MAN Engines business unit, the MAN Nuremberg site has also been systematically expanded in the direction of electromobility in recent years. "But this also means that we will need very efficient combustion engines for a long time to come on the path to the transformation to electric mobility," says MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp. With the current investments in the new battery production, battery development and the production of the new CBE Group engine, the site is well positioned for all applications in the long term. In addition to these investments amounting to almost 500 million euros, the focus will also be on research opportunities for alternative fuels as well as the plant overhaul of MAN engines at the site. "After several years of transformation, we are really well equipped to meet today's needs as well as the needs of the future for all our customer groups," says Dr. Matthias Meindl, Head of Component Production at MAN Truck and Bus.

MAN Engines, a business unit of MAN Truck & Bus, has established itself as a leading manufacturer of powerful and reliable engines for a wide range of applications. With decades of experience and continuous pursuit of technological advancements, MAN Engines offers its customers a wide range of drive solutions that guarantee the highest efficiency and reliability. MAN Engines' engines are in demand worldwide and are used in a wide range of applications, including agriculture, rail vehicles and construction machinery, power generation, workboats and luxury yachts. The company's success is based on its ability to always develop innovative and tailor-made solutions that meet the requirements and needs of its customers.

MAN Truck & Bus is gearing up its spare parts supply for future growth in zero-emission technologies, among other things. After a construction period of just one year, the global logistics center in Salzgitter has now been expanded as planned with a new construction phase. From here, MAN supplies spare parts for trucks, buses, vans and engines to customers and workshops worldwide. With the expansion, the company is also creating optimal conditions for the rapidly growing product portfolio in the field of electromobility. The opening ceremony was attended by Michael Kobriger, Executive Board Member Production & Logistics at MAN Truck & Bus SE, and the Mayor of Salzgitter, Frank Klingebiel. 

Michael Kobriger: “Our state-of-the-art logistics center supplies our customers and workshops in around 120 countries with parts for our vehicles from Salzgitter at top speed. The top priority of our spare parts logistics is to supply customers quickly and reliably. This applies to millions of existing vehicles and also to current models with alternative drive systems. To achieve this, we need more space and state-of-the-art logistics systems in addition to our highly qualified employees. This also strengthens MAN in Lower Saxony and makes the Salzgitter site fit for the future.” 

Due to the ramp-up of zero-emission technologies, up to 12,000 specific e-mobility components such as batteries and other parts will be stockpiled in Salzgitter in the coming years. This is because more and more electric vehicles from MAN are on the road worldwide. Several hundred of the company's eTrucks are already on the road in Germany and Europe - and have already covered more than two million kilometers. Locally emission-free. There are also more than 2,000 fully electric buses around the world. By 2030, around 50 percent of all newly delivered MAN vehicles are to be electrically powered. 

Additional components for hydrogen trucks and the highly efficient PowerLion diesel drivetrain for the new 2025 model year are currently being added in Salzgitter. In the future, the TRATON GROUP brands' joint modular system, the TRATON Modular System (TMS), will also make up a large proportion of the spare parts range. All spare parts for MAN vehicles of all drive types will be available from stock for up to 15 years after the end of series production. From the smallest screw to heavy engines and entire cabs. 

The new hall covers 53,000 square meters - about seven soccer pitches. This means that the logistics center with its 800 employees will grow by almost a third to a total of around 235,000 square meters. In total, more than 220,000 parts will be stored here in future, which will be delivered to workshops worldwide within a very short time after being ordered. 

MAN Truck & Bus closed the first quarter of 2025 weaker than in the strong same period of the previous year due to continued subdued customer demand.  

At 20,600 units, unit sales in the first quarter were 14% below previous year's level, which is attributable to reduced deliveries of trucks and buses to the EU27+3 region. As a result, sales revenue of 3.1 billion euros were also 12% below previous year's level. At 143 million euros, the adjusted operating result fell significantly below the previous year's figure (–136 million euros), primarily due to lower unit sales and higher factor costs. Accordingly, the adjusted operating return on sales reached 4.6% and was therefore 3.3 percentage points lower than in the same period of the previous year. 

MAN CFO Inka Koljonen: "In the first quarter, we very clearly felt the effects of weak customer demand on our sales and earnings. In order to further improve our resilience, we must and will work even harder on optimizing our costs and cash generation. However, it is encouraging that demand has picked up again slightly. The positive trend in incoming orders is consolidating. It was 50% higher than in the same quarter of the previous year and is now for the first time at a level last seen at the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023. We are cautiously optimistic that the slightly positive growth trend can be sustained over the course of the year. We are therefore also preparing to phase out short-time working at our German locations."  

178% more e-vehicles 

With the market launch of the MAN eTruck, the topic of electromobility continues to gain momentum. 380 buses and trucks sold in the first three months represent an increase of 178% compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven primarily by the continued strong demand for electric city buses. MAN also delivered a large part of the pre-series of the eTruck to its customers in the first quarter. The start of series production of the eTruck at the production site in Munich is planned for June. In order to meet the rapidly increasing demand for batteries, MAN also launched its own battery series production for eTrucks and eBuses in Nuremberg in April - in which a total of around 250 million euros will be invested. 

Key financial figures MAN Truck & Bus 

MAN Truck & Bus officially launched its battery production at the Nuremberg production site today in the presence of Bavarian Minister President Dr Markus Söder and State Minister Hubert Aiwanger. During the event, the Munich-based commercial vehicle manufacturer announced the next expansion stage of its battery production in Nuremberg for the first time. In addition to the approximately 100 million euros already invested in the production facility that has now been launched, a further 150 million euros will be invested in the coming years to further develop expertise in the field of battery technology and increase the depth of added value. In concrete terms, this means, among other things, that in addition to the packs, which consist of several modules, the modules themselves, which combine several battery cells, will also be produced in Nuremberg for the next battery generation.  

Of the announced additional investments totalling around 150 million euros, around 18 million euros will be subsidised. Both the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and the Free State of Bavaria are providing the funding. In addition, the Free State of Bavaria is funding the further development of and research into battery technology at the MAN site in Nuremberg with around 30 million euros. These funds will be used for research in areas such as battery assembly, cell chemistry and ageing as well as battery safety. Overall, the investments in Nuremberg will secure around 400 jobs in a technology of the future and further advance the transformation of the site. The employees working in battery production were previously employed in the areas of engine assembly, foundry or logistics and were able to open up a new, future-proof field of work for themselves thanks to retraining.  

‘Today is a historic day for MAN. With the start of battery production, the company that invented the diesel engine is entering a new era. We are very proud of what we have created here in Nuremberg and what will continue to be created. Today we announced another milestone in the transformation towards climate-friendly drives: MAN will invest a further 150 million euros in the expansion of battery production for future battery generations in Nuremberg. We have also recently stepped up our efforts in the further development of state-of-the-art diesel technology. This brings the total investment in Nuremberg to half a billion euros. This is a clear commitment to Bavaria and Germany as a centre of innovation,’ says MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp.  

Minister President Dr. Markus Söder emphasized:

“Electromobility made in Bavaria: this is a milestone for MAN and Bavaria as an industrial location! With a state-of-the-art site policy and great cooperation between management, works council, employees and politicians, MAN has successfully transformed itself from a former site for pure diesel engines into a state-of-the-art battery production site for electric trucks. This strengthens the location, secures and creates jobs and international competitiveness. Bavaria is and will remain an automotive state - also in the commercial vehicle sector. Following initial funding of 30 million euros in 2022 for research and development, the Free State is supporting the future production of battery modules with almost six million euros.”  

The start of battery production is already the second new production line to be opened in Nuremberg this year. The production of the latest generation of MAN diesel engines, which are used in the new D30 PowerLion driveline, is also an investment in the future and secures many jobs at the site. MAN has invested around 250 million euros in this project. MAN currently assumes that almost half of the trucks in Europe and around 90 per cent of city buses will be delivered with zero-emission drive systems by 2030. The highly efficient, fuel-efficient D30 engine will therefore still be needed well into the 2030s. Other engine platforms and series will also be available in MAN's external engine business in the long term. 

MAN eTruck production starts in June 

At the MAN site in Nuremberg, battery packs are manufactured in three so-called form factors. A flat form factor is used in the MAN Lion's City E, the battery-electric city bus. Two other form factors are used in the MAN eTGL, MAN eTGS and MAN eTGX eTrucks with total weights of 12 to 50 tonnes. The start of series production of the MAN eTrucks eTGS and eTGX in Munich is planned for June this year.  

In the current expansion stage, 50,000 battery packs can be produced per year in Nuremberg. However, the new M50 building is designed to be able to produce 100,000 units per year. Battery production will be scaled up depending on the demand for battery-electric vehicles.  

MAN uses NMC cell chemistry (‘nickel-manganese-cobalt’) in its batteries, which has been specially adapted to the operation of commercial vehicles. The battery management system (BMS) continuously monitors the condition of the cells during operation. If, for example, an unforeseen event occurs, it takes internal measures to ensure a safe state of charge. In the event of an accident, the BMS immediately disconnects the battery from the rest of the vehicle (high-voltage emergency shutdown). It also uses an intelligent heating and cooling system to keep the battery cells in an optimum temperature range at all times.  

Modular production is a technological highlight in the large-scale production of battery packs that is now starting. This means that MAN works with a system without a conveyor belt and cycle that can handle different product variants and can be easily adapted to new variants. The decoupled stations can be operated and converted independently of each other, and the battery packs flow through the production system depending on individual requirements and condition. This is made possible by a high degree of digitalisation and automation in the production flow and material provision, which is fully automated with intelligently networked automated guided vehicles (AGVs). This ensures the necessary flexibility and versatility as well as the economical production of different battery packs. 

100 per cent final inspection  

Quality and safety have always been top priorities in MAN production. This also applies to new battery production. Every battery pack undergoes an ‘end of line’ test at the end of production. The focus here is on various software tests, electrical tests such as charging/discharging, checking the data of the battery cells and modules transmitted by the supplier and a leakage test. After all, the compact power storage units have to withstand wind and weather as well as a steam jet. To this end, each battery is subjected to 23 test programmes and around 400 test parameters are recorded. This is documented individually for each battery. This means that the production process can still be traced even after 15 years. 

MAN Truck & Bus will be presenting itself to visitors to Bauma 2025 in Munich from 7 to 13 April with a consistent focus on applications. The exhibited portfolio of electric and conventional vehicle solutions for use in the construction industry ranges from the lightweight MAN TGE 3.5-tonne all-wheel tipper to the MAN TGX heavy-duty semitrailer truck for up to 180 tonnes gross train weight. At the centre of the vehicle exhibition on the MAN stand 721/11 in the outdoor area is the new all-electric MAN eTGS as a 6X2-4 crane tipper chassis. The MAN eTruck series can be highly customised to meet the diverse needs of the construction industry with a wide range of wheelbases, cab versions, battery combinations, loading connection positions, power take-offs and numerous other industry-specific features. Up to one million configuration variants are possible, offering every customer and every body manufacturer the right electric base vehicle. Thanks to an expected predicted service life of up to 1.6 million kilometres or up to 15 years, depending on the type of application, the batteries are also extremely durable and therefore ideally suited to the construction industry with its long vehicle ownership periods.   

‘Decades of experience in the realisation of operational, reliable and durable vehicles for our customers in the construction industry and the continuous close exchange with body manufacturers are a central part of MAN's DNA. This is the focus of our Bauma presentation and this application-orientation is also the core competence of our new eTrucks, which are in no way inferior to our diesel vehicles,’ says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE.   

The new MAN eTrucks 

With three, four, five or six modularly combinable and variably positionable batteries and a choice of 333, 449 or 544 electric hp, the 20- to 28-tonne MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS chassis offer exactly what is needed for the extensive variety of body solutions in the construction sector: flexible clearance for body components on the vehicle frame, a wide range of mechanical and electric drives for body functions in various performance classes, up to nine different wheelbases, six cab variants, steered and non-steered trailing axles, leaf air and full air suspension, drive programmes specially tailored to the respective application and numerous other industry-typical features.   

And with long ranges, because even for the shortest chassis wheelbase of 3.75 metres, five batteries with up to 400 kWh of usable capacity are available. In solo operation, this corresponds to a range of around 500 kilometres without intermediate charging. Typical daily journeys in construction logistics are therefore also possible with a smaller number of batteries. In return, the available payload increases by up to 2,400 kilograms. If the focus is on range, MAN's eTrucks with six batteries offer a range of around 500 kilometres in semitrailer mode, for example, and even up to 670 kilometres as a solo chassis.  

MAN Individual  

In addition to the standard range, the MAN Individual special customisation and refinement department offers numerous other customised equipment options for the MAN eTrucks, just as it does for conventional vehicles: a seventh battery for 6x2 chassis for individual ranges of up to 740 kilometres in solo operation or a CCS charging connection at the left rear of the vehicle are just as much a part of this as preparation for aerial work platforms. Variations such as an additional drive axle, body-specific frame clearances or a particularly low 6x2 chassis for high-volume transport with an interior height of up to three metres are also available for electric chassis. Last but not least, special Lion S exterior and interior design and comfort packages can also be ordered for the eTGX and eTGS via MAN Individual – all directly via the vehicle configurator ex works. 

MAN PAL 

The MAN ABBI bodybuilder platform provides bodybuilders with all the relevant technical information, drawings and construction specifications they need to equip electrically or conventionally powered MAN vehicles. To coincide with Bauma, MAN is also presenting the new MAN PAL bodybuilder programme. The online tool offers bodybuilders the option of making customer-specific parameterisations, linking vehicle and body functions and programming associated operating functions centrally on a platform and then transferring these over the air to the vehicle to be built. This saves time, reduces costs and helps to simplify the bodybuilding process.   

Industry-specific services and consulting 

MAN offers financing solutions and service contracts tailored specifically to the construction industry as well as numerous digital helpers for both conventionally and electrically powered vehicles. These include the digital payment of refuelling processes via the vehicle with MAN SimplePay, as well as the digital service management MAN Service Care and the fleet management applications from MAN DigitalServices. The MAN eManager M battery monitoring and charging management tool, the MAN SmartRoute route planner and the MAN Charge&Go charging tariff for using public charging infrastructure are available specifically for eTrucks. Many of the digital applications can also be used via the MAN DriverApp.   

MAN also offers 360-degree eMobility Consulting to accompany the new eTruck. MAN Transport Solutions' advice on switching to electromobility includes customer-specific analyses of vehicle deployment and charging infrastructure requirements. The charging stations themselves are also included in the scope of services through cooperation with charging infrastructure suppliers.   

Electric and conventional: MAN vehicle exhibits at Bauma 

MAN eTGS 28.449 6x2-4 BL CH 

The all-electric three-axle crane tipper based on the MAN eTGS with 449 hp presented at Bauma is equipped with a Meiller Trigenius D316 three-way tipper and a 23-metre-tonne crane from Palfinger. The PK 24.001 SLD 5 lifts a maximum of 6,200 kilograms and can be extended to a length of almost 15 metres. Thanks to its modular battery concept, the eTGS has solid hydraulic outriggers on the frame in front of the lateral battery packs on the left and right-hand sides to ensure a secure footing during operation. The resulting battery configuration with four battery packs offers 320 kWh capacity and a one-way range of up to 400 kilometres. The narrow and medium-length NN cab of the eTGS offers the optimum combination of good visibility and a high level of operating and workplace comfort. 

MAN TGS 35.540 8x2H-6 BL CH 

Another crane vehicle on the MAN Bauma stand is a TGS four-axle chassis with a conventional 540 hp D26 combustion engine and the additional MAN HydroDrive hydrostatic front-wheel drive for better traction even on loose ground. The 37-tonne truck for operations with very heavy loads has a large 95-metre Palfinger crane with a maximum lifting capacity of 30 tonnes, which can be extended to a maximum of 22 metres. The vehicle has an additional 20 tonne crane support in the front area especially for this purpose. MAN Individual offers the corresponding pre-equipment for this ex works. In addition, MAN allows the radar sensors for the emergency brake assistant, which would otherwise be covered by the front outriggers, to be relocated via the body guideline. The emergency braking function thus remains fully available. The spacious TM cab with couch offers the driver plenty of space and comfort, even when travelling overnight. 

MAN TGX 33.640 6x4 BL SA 

The MAN TGX 33.640 semitrailer tractor will also be specialising in heavy loads at the MAN stand. With its two driven axles, it effortlessly brings the high drive power of the 16-litre MAN D38 engine of 640 hp to the road. Designed for tipper semi-trailers and low-loaders, it can also be used for gross train weights of up to 180 tonnes. With its long and high GM cab, the heavy three-axle vehicle is equally at home on regional and long-distance transport tours. 

MAN TGS 41.480 8x4 BB CH 

The third heavy-duty TGS on the MAN Bauma stand is predestined for mining operations outside Europe. The particularly robust 8X4 chassis is designed for combination with large-volume rear tipper bodies in order to transport a lot of material in one journey, especially in mining and on large construction sites. Its 480 hp D26 engine effortlessly moves gross vehicle weights of up to 44 tonnes (technically even up to 50 tonnes are possible), even on rough terrain. The narrow and medium-length NN cab offers the optimum overview for this.  

MAN TGM 18.320 4x4 BB CH 

MAN is covering the classic all-wheel drive sector with two vehicles at Bauma: firstly, a MAN TGM 4x4 18-tonner with 320 hp and Ressenig three-way tipper, whose single tyres on the rear axle make it particularly manoeuvrable and agile not only on unpaved surfaces, but also on the road. The narrow and short CC cab offers a comfortable and compact driver's workplace.  

MAN TGE 3.200 4x4 BL 

The second off-road specialist comes from MAN's van series. Last year, the MAN TGE received an extensive update and now offers additional safety and assistance systems, a state-of-the-art touch display and many other highlights for the driver such as keyless go and a multifunction steering wheel as standard. The TGE 3.200 4x4 chassis on display at Bauma has a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tonnes and is fitted ex works with a compact and particularly lightweight Meiller Trigenius three-way tipper. It also comes with special equipment from MAN Individual ex works. This includes a particularly robust multi-part underride guard on the underbody, air suspension on the rear axle, a power increase to 200 hp and Individual Lion S refinements to the exterior and interior.    

MAN Engines at the Bauma 

Through the MAN Engines business unit, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting solutions for manufacturers of construction machinery with high performance requirements and mining applications. The MAN D2862 V12 engine on display at the MAN Truck & Bus stand has a high level of integration capability in a wide range of applications. Thanks to the expertise of MAN Engines' application engineers, it can be perfectly integrated into large excavators or mining vehicles. On the basis of its latest generation of engines, MAN will serve machines with a displacement requirement of between 20 and 30 litres. 

The very first visit to Germany took the new EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, to MAN Truck & Bus in Munich. MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp and Chief Technology Officer Dr Frederik Zohm spoke with EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas about the future topics of the transport sector: electrification, automatisation and digitalisation. And about the EU's action plan to keep Europe's vehicle manufacturers competitive. MAN CEO Alexander Vlas-kamp described the plan as a ‘step in the right direction’, but called for an even faster expansion of the charging infrastructure and a rethink of CO₂ regulation. 

The European Union aims to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from road freight transport and at the same time strengthen the automotive industry as an important economic factor on the continent. At the beginning of March, Apostolos Tzitzikostas presented an action plan aimed at keeping Europe's vehicle manufacturers innovative and competitive. The most important points of the action plan include improving the framework conditions for sustainable and networked mobility. A particular focus is the faster development of charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles throughout Europe.  

MAN is actively taking up this challenge: ‘We welcome the EU's action plan and the measures to support the commercial vehicle industry. This is a step in the right direction,‘ said MAN CEO Alexander Vlas-kamp during Tzitzikostas’ visit to Munich on 3 April. ‘At the same time, we have done our homework ourselves and have already initiated the biggest transformation process ever seen in our company.’ As more than 95 per cent of MAN's greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the use of newly sold vehicles, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) offer the company the greatest leverage for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

Comprehensive portfolio of eTrucks and eBuses 

MAN has been offering fully electric buses for years and, since 2024, a complete total weight portfolio of electric trucks with 12 to 42 tonnes with daily ranges of up to 800 kilometres. The first fleet of heavy-duty eTrucks with around 120 vehicles has already covered 500,000 kilometres in customer use, saving around 400 tonnes of CO₂ compared to diesel trucks. Electric buses from MAN have been a feature of many European cities for years: More than 2,000 vehicles are on the roads, making public transport more sustainable. And the first fully electrically powered MAN bus is due to go into service this year. 

Rethinking CO₂ regulation required 

Vlaskamp described the current CO₂ regulation as one of the biggest current problems in the commercial vehicle industry. ‘It sets extremely ambitious targets and threatens vehicle manufacturers with disproportionate penalties if they fail to meet them - penalties that are 25 times higher than in the passenger car sector,’ said MAN CEO Vlaskamp. ‘These penalties would jeopardise the competitiveness of our industry, prevent urgently needed investment in innovation and therefore cost many jobs in Europe in the medium term. We are clearly committed to the goal of reducing emissions from the new vehicle fleet by 45 per cent by 2030. However, we need a reassessment of CO₂ regulation as soon as possible. Legislation must recognise that it is no longer in our hands as manufacturers whether we achieve the climate targets or not. We have done our homework, but we may still be penalised.’  

Vlaskamp pointed out that the specified fleet limits can only be adhered to if the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is expanded across the whole of Europe. ‘By 2030, we will need around 50,000 charging points across Europe, including 30,000 with a charging capacity in the megawatt range. A further 300,000 charging points in depots will also be needed,’ says Vlaskamp. There are currently only 1,200 charging points available for commercial vehicles in Europe. MAN therefore believes that it is urgently necessary to quickly implement the required acceleration of the network expansion.  

MAN is a pioneer in grid expansion 

At the same time, MAN, as part of the TRATON GROUP, is already involved in the Milence joint venture together with the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, which will establish at least 1,700 high-performance and megawatt charging points for commercial vehicles across Europe by 2027. And in collaboration with the energy supplier E.ON, MAN is building the largest network of truck charging stations in Europe with around 170 locations and around 400 charging points for public charging. 

Highly automated hub-to-hub transport from 2030 

Freight volumes and, in particular, transport between logistics hubs - such as the warehouses of large online department stores - are growing steadily. The use of autonomous lorries in this so-called hub-to-hub traffic is particularly suitable for this. The lorries always drive, are as efficient as possible and can contribute to road safety. MAN has therefore been intensively driving forward the development for the use of autonomous trucks in logistics hubs and for hub-to-hub traffic on motorways for some time and in April 2024 was the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to receive a Level 4 test permit based on the law on autonomous driving on German motorways.  

In addition to trucks, buses can also benefit from highly automated driving. MAN has also already launched various pilot projects in this area. For example, the operation of highly automated modes of transport in the public transport system is being trialled as part of MINGA (Munich's automated local transport with ridepooling, solo bus and bus platoons). 

Since the beginning of 2025, well over 100 eTrucks from MAN have been successfully deployed by logistics service providers from Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, among others - including well-known names such as Duvenbeck, DB Schenker, Dachser, Dräxlmaier and Koopman. The eTrucks have travelled a total of around 500,000 kilometres so far. Thanks to their battery-electric drive, they would have saved around 400 tonnes of CO₂ when using 100 percent green electricity compared to a diesel truck, which consumes around 27 litres per 100 kilometres. Assuming that each of these vehicles covers 1.2 million kilometres in its lifetime, these eTrucks alone can save around 120 thousand tonnes of CO₂, assuming the same premises. The vehicles are part of an initial pre-series of 200 vehicles that MAN has already produced in 2024 - for customers who want to quickly embark on the path to electromobility. More e-trucks from this first pre-series are being delivered to MAN customers almost daily. ‘Even before large-scale production of the MAN eTGX and eTGS starts in May, we are gathering valuable practical experience with the vehicles from this first series together with our customers. We are seeing that our concept of high battery modularity and yet a range suitable for long-distance transport is proving very successful. The version as an ultra-lowliner semitrailer tractor for high volume requirements is particularly popular,’ says Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus. 

The daily workload of the eTrucks is impressive: in typical long-distance transport applications, the electric lions cover between 400 and 600 kilometres, with one of the vehicles even travelling 800 kilometres per day in customer use with intermediate charging. The eTrucks are proving to be extremely frugal and have an average consumption of around 106 kWh per 100 kilometres across the entire fleet, despite the rather wintry weather conditions in the first few months. 

William Kratsch, responsible for Direct Operations at DB Schenker, draws a positive conclusion about the all-electric new additions to the fleet: ‘So far, the truck has been running smoothly and shows lower consumption compared to other e-trucks used on similar routes. This is a positive sign for the efficiency of the MAN eTGX and makes us optimistic about the future.’ 

MAN Polar Express: all-electric from the Arctic Circle to Munich 

The MAN eTruck has also demonstrated its unrestricted practical suitability with the MAN Polar Express: In mid-March, a battery-electric eTGX semitrailer truck covered the 3000 kilometre distance from the Arctic Circle to Munich purely on battery power. In doing so, it not only demonstrated its impressive range, even in icy temperatures. It also proved that fully electric trans-European long-distance lorry transport with exclusive use of public charging infrastructure is already possible today. Also in the spotlight: the MAN Charge&Go charging card, which makes public charging at charging stations from various infrastructure providers child's play. 

The Polarexpress was accompanied by influencers André Brockschmidt (Bauforum 24) and Christina Scheib (Trucker Babes), who are well-known in the truck scene. They report on their experiences and encounters during the all-electric journey from the Polar Circle to Munich in five video episodes, which were published on the MAN channels on YouTube to accompany the tour. At the same time, the influencers posted impressions of the tour on their own channels. 

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Modular concept for a range of up to 500 kilometres 

The long-distance version of the MAN eTGX has a range of around 500 kilometres and is a pioneer in its class in terms of battery modularity and variety of configuration options: Up to one million different combination variants are possible, offering the right all-electric truck for every common application. As an ultra-low liner with a 950 mm low semitrailer height and a very short wheelbase of just 3.75 metres, yet with maximum battery capacity, it is perfect for use in automotive logistics, where maximum loading volume up to an interior height of three metres is crucial. However, with a choice of four, five or six battery packs and power levels of 449 and 544 hp, it can also be optimally adapted for any other transport task. In addition to the standard CCS charging technology (up to 375 kW), it can also be ordered with the new MCS standard with up to one megawatt of charging power, which enables even faster intermediate charging during the driver's break from driving. 

Transport companies also benefit from MAN's 360-degree eMobility Consulting when switching to electromobility: the advice on switching to electromobility includes customer-specific analyses of vehicle deployment and charging infrastructure requirements. MAN's range of services also includes the provision of charging infrastructure itself through partnerships with charging infrastructure suppliers. In addition, as with conventionally powered trucks, service contracts and financing solutions specially tailored to electric mobility as well as numerous digital services are available for the use of the new electric lions. These include the MAN eReadyCheck, which customers can use to check how their delivery routes can be driven purely electrically, as well as the MAN Charge & Go charging service including charging card, which enables simple, consolidated charging planning and billing for international routes. 

MAN Truck & Bus is now offering young talents the opportunity to complete their training part-time at its Munich, Nuremberg and Salzgitter sites. Depending on the respective number of hours, the training period is extended accordingly. The training content remains the same. 

At MAN Salzgitter, the first woman had already started in this model in 2024 – a first for industrial companies in the region. Following the positive experience with the pilot, the company has decided to enable the model at all three sites for the next apprenticeship start in fall 2025 if required. In Salzgitter, the positions suitable for part-time work are explicitly identified by the company. In Nuremberg and Munich, a decision will be made on specific request as to whether the respective position would be suitable for part-time work.

Children, relatives in need of care – there are many reasons that can make vocational training more difficult. Andreas Herthum, Head of the MAN Academy, says: “Traditional full-time training is not always suitable for all life situations. That's why we as a company are breaking new ground. Especially in times of a shortage of skilled workers, this is another way of making MAN even more attractive as an employer and making it easier for talented people to start training and enter the job market.”

A total of around 1,500 young people are currently completing an apprenticeship or dual study program at MAN in Germany.

The global logistics provider Dachser put twelve fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into service on February 21. With these special ultra-low-liner truck tractors, Dachser can now expand its steadily growing fleet of e-trucks into its high-volume transport business with mega trailers. 

These trailers boast an additional 20 centimeters in interior height, as the loading area is just under 100 centimeters above the road surface. This increases the available cargo space by 8 cubic meters while maintaining the same length and width and still keeping the overall height below Germany’s limit of 4 meters. With double-deck loading, a mega trailer offers space for 67 euro pallets. 

“For Dachser, this is a further step toward making e-trucks fully suitable for long-distance transport,” explains Stefan Hohm, Chief Development Officer at Dachser, who received the new electric trucks from Dr. Frederik Zohm, Executive Board member for Research & Development at MAN Truck & Bus. “We’ve been relying entirely on trailers with more interior height in our European groupage network since 2021, as they’re more economical and resource-efficient than standard trailers on long journeys. The fact that we can now tow these trailers fully electrically with the MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks helps us bring about even more sustainable logistics.” 

The twelve eTGX ultra-low-liner truck tractors were collected by their future drivers directly from the MAN Truck & Bus production plant in Munich and taken to their locations throughout Germany.  In addition, Müller Fresh Food Logistics in the Netherlands has been operating an eTGX since December 2024. Dachser acquired the food logistics company in 2023. 

“Now that major logistics companies like Dachser are gradually equipping their fleets with electric trucks, we can see that the transition to zero-emission powertrains in logistics is becoming a reality. Our MAN e-truck features a modular battery concept and is designed to be adaptable to all common transport applications, so our customers don’t have to lower their expectations compared to a conventionally powered truck. That means that as an ultra-low-liner truck tractor for high-volume transports, even with the shortest possible wheelbase, the MAN e-truck still offers the maximum battery capacity for a range of around 500 kilometers,” Dr. Zohm said at the official handover. 

Dachser is systematically deploying e-trucks 

By pursuing a long-term climate protection strategy and focusing on efficiency, innovation, and inclusive responsibility, Dachser is paving the way for sustainable logistics together with its customers and partners. The logistics provider began deploying battery-electric vehicles in 2015 for city-center deliveries with zero local emissions. It has three e-mobility locations in Germany at which it tests emission-free trucks for groupage logistics and studies the interplay between photovoltaic systems, battery storage, intelligent charging systems, and charging infrastructure. Including the twelve new MAN eTGX trucks, Dachser now has over 120 e-trucks in service in short- and long-distance transport throughout Europe. 

MAN e-truck: Technological innovation is the key

The MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner e-truck is a pioneer in its class: with a mounted height of just 950 millimeters, a very short wheelbase of 3.75 meters, and yet maximum battery capacity, it offers a range of around 500 kilometers. This makes it perfect for applications where a maximum loading volume of up to 3 meters interior height is crucial. Thanks to its modular battery concept with a choice of four, five, or six battery packs and power levels of 449 and 544 hp, it can be ideally adapted to any transport task. Featuring CCS charging technology (up to 375 kW) as standard, it can also be ordered with the new MCS standard with up to 1 megawatt of charging power, which enables even faster intermediate charging during the driver’s break from driving. In addition to the MAN eTGX and eTGS for heavy-duty transport tasks, the MAN eTGL rounds off the MAN electric truck portfolio for light distribution transport. 

About Dachser

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network – both in Europe and overseas – and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.

Thanks to some 34,000 employees at 377 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 7.1 billion in 2023. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 77.4 million shipments weighing 40.0 million metric tons. Dachser is represented by its own country organizations in 42 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit www.dachser.com

MAN has started production of the new, highly efficient 13-litre MAN D30 diesel engine at its Nuremberg plant. After more than 100 years of diesel engine manufacturing at the plant, the D30 engine is the last of its kind. The company has invested around 220 million euros in the plant to realise the production and a further 30 million euros for the associated crankshaft production at the Salzgitter plant. The engine was developed jointly by the TRATON GROUP brands and sets new standards in terms of fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. It is the largest standard engine in the portfolio, which is mounted in the 40-tonne MAN TGX and TGS semitrailer tractors. Nuremberg's Lord Mayor Marcus König, TRATON CEO Christian Levin, Head of TRATON GROUP R&D Niklas Klingenberg, MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp, MAN Board member for Production & Logistics Michael Kobriger, Head of Production Components Matthias Meindl and other guests visited the state-of-the-art production facility today for the start of production.  

“In the TRATON GROUP, we are growing ever closer together and bundling our extensive expertise in joint developments. Today we are taking another important step in this direction. The completely newly developed engine is now also going into operation at MAN and I am sure that MAN customers will be delighted with the new drive,” says Christian Levin, CEO of TRATON SE.  

MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp: “By 2030, every second vehicle we deliver to our customers is to have an emission-free drive. However, this also means that we will still need very efficient combustion engines for a long time on the road to the transformation to electromobility. In Nuremberg, we are therefore investing in both technologies, making the location future-proof and putting it on two strong legs. This is how we secure employment. And in Bavaria, we can count on the support of the Bavarian state government so that we can continue on this course.” 

At the heart of the drives for combustion engines and electric vehicles 

Following the ramp-up of production at the traditional Nuremberg plant, around 160 highly qualified employees will work on the D30 in three shifts. The technical capacity allows for the production of around 50,000 engines per year. It will be the last completely newly developed diesel commercial vehicle engine at MAN – there are no plans for a successor generation. The diesel engine thus bridges the gap in the transition from combustion engines to electrified drives. Its production launch will take place almost in parallel with the start of battery series production at the plant planned for spring. This means that Nuremberg will be producing the centrepieces of the drives for both combustion engines and electrically powered MAN vehicles for many years to come. 

Best in class 

The completely newly developed engine incorporates the combined expertise of the TRATON GROUP brands. The D30 is one of the most innovative commercial vehicle engines in the world – with a maximum efficiency of more than 50 per cent and one of the best fuel consumption figures in its class. In the MAN TGX, in combination with the so-called PowerLion driveline and aerodynamic measures, this leads to fuel savings of five per cent on average compared to a MAN TGX with the previous driveline generation, according to initial press tests. CO₂ emissions are reduced to the same extent. 

The D30 replaces the previously available D26 and D15 engine series. The D30 is available in six power levels from 380 to 560 hp (2,100 to 2,800 Nm). 

The decarbonisation of road freight transport is the focus of MAN Truck & Bus' appearance at the IAA Transportation 2024. The trucks with electric, hydrogen and state-of-the-art diesel drives on display in Hall 12, Stand C04, are representative of the company's innovative and sustainable transport solutions.  

As a driver of sustainability in the transport sector, MAN is entering a new era at the IAA 2024: under the motto "Simplifying Business", the company is showcasing its entire truck drive portfolio with electric, hydrogen and diesel technology for the first time. This includes a world premiere with the MAN eTGL: the electrically powered 12-tonne truck rounds off MAN's electric truck portfolio with light distribution transport at the bottom end. With the eTGL, MAN now offers its customers a complete portfolio of electric trucks from twelve to 50 tonnes - including the associated consulting and services, which will also be presented.  

The MAN hTGX hydrogen combustion engine complements the zero-emission portfolio for special applications. MAN will be the first European truck manufacturer to launch a small series with a hydrogen combustion engine from 2025.  

The innovations in conventional diesel drives for MAN semitrailer tractors from model year 2025 will focus on reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 4 per cent. This is made possible by the highly efficient, completely newly developed PowerLion drivetrain with the new D30 engine, which is based on the TRATON GROUP's shared component platform, the new MAN TipMatic 14 gearbox and aerodynamic measures. 

Electromobility is the main drive technology for MAN Truck & Bus 

"Even though the transition to CO₂ -free freight transport is characterised by several drive technologies, our focus is clearly on electromobility as the main drive technology," says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus. "The hydrogen burner can be a useful addition for special applications, as can the fuel cell drive, which is currently still under development. In addition, the diesel drive will continue to play an important role throughout the entire transformation until it is completely replaced. That is why we have made it even more efficient, economical and lower in CO₂ emissions with our completely newly developed PowerLion drivetrain and the new D30 engine. It is based on the TRATON GROUP's joint engine platform and is the tangible result of intensive collaboration between our development departments. At MAN, we manufacture combustion and electric trucks on the same series production line, which allows us to react flexibly to the shift in demand towards electric trucks. However, for the drive transition to succeed, the expansion of the charging infrastructure must be an absolute priority for politicians, infrastructure operators and manufacturers."  

eTGL celebrates its world premiere at the IAA 

MAN Truck & Bus is presenting the new MAN eTGL for the first time at the IAA 2024. The electrically powered 12-tonne truck rounds off the MAN electric truck portfolio for light distribution transport. With a range of up to 235 kilometres, fast charging in around 30 minutes and a payload of up to 6,600 kilograms, depending on the body, it offers the ideal combination for quiet and locally CO₂ -free transport in urban goods logistics for food chains, retailers or the catering industry. Together with the eTGS and eTGX, MAN now offers the entire total weight portfolio from twelve to 50 tonnes fully electrically with the new eTGL. Comparatively low range requirements, the option of depot charging at logistics locations and increasing noise and emission restrictions for combustion-powered trucks in city centres make urban distribution transport an important starting segment for the switch to electromobility. The MAN eTGL considerably expands the already countless eTruck configuration variants.   

MAN's eTruck portfolio grows significantly 

The "heavy" brothers of the eTGL - the MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS - are fit for the requirements of all relevant industries, body solutions and transport tasks. With their three, four, five or six modularly combinable and variably positionable batteries, the 18- to 28-tonne MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS chassis with their optional 333, 449 or 544 electric hp offer customers even more flexibility. MAN is also presenting a battery layout with a seventh high-voltage battery for the MAN eTGX 6x2 chassis for the first time at the IAA. With a capacity of 623 kWh (560 kWh usable), this seventh battery significantly increases the range once again: depending on driving style, this results in a range of around 650 km without having to recharge. The additional battery power can of course also be used to operate auxiliary units. The seventh battery is installed by MAN Individual. 

The MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS are being prepared for the upcoming MCS megawatt charging standard with up to 1000 kW, which enables recharging during the driver's break from driving. This enables a daily range of up to 800 kilometres in the configuration with six batteries, which is also sufficient for typical long-distance transport applications. This is one of the reasons why customer interest is already high: around 2300 enquiries and orders have already been received, including a major order from France for 100 vehicles. 

Investments in charging parks and charging stations  

In addition to competitive BEV vehicles, the charging infrastructure plays a decisive role in the ramp-up of electromobility. The charging infrastructure joint venture Milence, in which MAN is involved as part of the TRATON GROUP alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Trucks, recently opened one of the first large truck charging parks in the port of Antwerp. A total of 1700 charging points are to be created over the next few years on the manufacturers' own initiative. A total of 50,000 will be needed by 2030 for the continuously increasing number of electric lorries.  

As part of their new partnership, the energy company E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus will be setting up around 170 locations across Europe with around 400 charging points for the public charging of electric trucks. E.ON and MAN are investing in the new charging locations, which are being built along the existing MAN service network and where commercial vehicles from other manufacturers can also charge publicly. Around 125 locations are planned in Germany alone. This will create the largest nationwide public charging network for heavy commercial vehicles in the country to date. E.ON and MAN are building further locations in Austria, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, for example. E.ON has already put two charging points into operation at the MAN Service site in Berlin-Wildau, and two further sites (Karlsfeld and Fürstenwalde) are about to be commissioned just a few months after the announcement. 

MAN is the first manufacturer to launch trucks with hydrogen combustion engines 

In parallel to the ramp-up of electromobility, MAN is working on hydrogen technology as a complementary zero-emission solution for special applications such as heavy transport or for areas where charging infrastructure is difficult to realise. At the IAA, MAN is presenting the prototype of a hydrogen combustion truck, which will be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries for the first time as the MAN hTGX in a small series of initially 200 vehicles from 2025. Just like its electric counterpart, it fulfils the strict criteria as a zero-emission vehicle.  

Highly efficient conventional drive in transition 

With the new PowerLion drivetrain, MAN is launching a highly efficient engine for the MAN TGX and TGS semitrailer tractors to meet the continuing demand for conventional combustion-powered trucks in the technological transition to zero-emission drives. The engine, developed specifically for MAN vehicles on the basis of the TRATON GROUP's bundled technological expertise, achieves a considerable further fuel reduction and thus a CO₂ reduction of up to 4 per cent with the MAN TipMatic 14 gearbox, which is also new, a new generation of brakes and aerodynamic measures. Over the entire service life of the vehicle, this results in an estimated cost saving of over 20,000 euros at current diesel prices and a saving of up to 35 tonnes of CO₂. In countries with a CO₂ toll, it will also be able to offer further savings on kilometre costs by classifying them in very favourable toll categories. 

State-of-the-art safety and assistance systems  

In addition to decarbonisation technologies, the focus at the IAA is on new assistance systems. While MAN has been producing the pedestrian and cyclist detection system, the third generation of the EBA emergency braking assistant and the turning assistance system to protect the most vulnerable road users for its truck series in series production since the beginning of 2024, the new version of the MAN TGE van with a wide range of new safety and assistance functions was presented at the Transpotec trade fair in May. These included the Cruise Assist Plus system with the Emergency Assist function. The emergency assistant continuously monitors the driver's activity. If this fails to materialise, the system can bring the vehicle to a standstill and then secure it (activate hazard warning flashers, issue eCall, unlock doors). 

MAN with sustainable stand construction at the IAA 2024 

The decarbonisation of road freight transport is the focus of MAN's presence at the IAA Transportation 2024. The concept of sustainability is also reflected in the design of the MAN stand in Hall 12. Reusable materials, which are returned to the cycle after the event, play a key role in the stand construction. In this way – in the spirit of the circular economy and for long-term value creation – waste is minimised and the life cycles of products and materials are extended. For example, aluminium, carpet tiles, wood and glass are used for stand fittings instead of laminate and plastic. Printed materials are reduced to a minimum and stand personnel wear paper name badges. 

The structures will be stored after the IAA and used for other trade fairs. Most of the furniture and plants are rented. Purchased plants will be planted at MAN's Munich site or set up in offices after the IAA. A precise calculation should ensure that no food is left over at the end of the day. However, if not all of the planned rations have been eaten, they will be donated to the food bank and not thrown away. Meals and snacks are handed out in paper packaging, drinks are served in cups and glasses instead of paper cups. Each MAN crew member is given a refillable water bottle, which is topped up at the water tap station. 

Further press releases on the trade fair appearance

In the download area you can download the press kit for MAN's trade fair appearance at the IAA 2024. There you will find a total of eleven press releases, each in German and English, on the following topics, as well as photos for each of the press releases. The files are numbered as follows:

1. Simplifying Business: MAN Press Kit for the IAA Transportation 2024
2. MAN's eTruck portfolio grows significantly
3. World premiere for MAN eTGL at IAA Transportation 
4. MAN expands zero-emission portfolio  
5. MAN is working with partners to accelerate the development of the charging infrastructure
6. More transparency and efficiency: innovations from MAN DigitalServices at the IAA Transportation 
7. Climate-friendly and economical: MAN Lions with new PowerLion driveline 
8. Model upgrade of the MAN TGE offers more safety and comfort   
9. MAN continues to drive forward the development of driverless trucks 
10. RUMBA research project: MAN develops interior concepts for automated trucks
11. Further boost for e-mobility through MAN FinancialServices  

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MAN Truck & Bus continues to accelerate the pace of e-mobility. The entry into e-mobility will initially result in higher financing requirements for customers - even though the total cost of ownership of commercial e-trucks is lower over their life cycle than that of diesel trucks. In order to provide customers with the best possible support with financing solutions, the rollout of MAN FinancialServices under the umbrella of TRATON Financial Services is running at full speed.   

The launch has already taken place in Germany, Spain, Poland, South Korea, Austria, Sweden and South Africa. Two further important markets, the UK and Ireland, will follow this fall. In 2025, the rollout will take place in Italy, France, Portugal and Mexico. Further markets are to follow.  MAN FinancialServices will also be able to leverage many synergies with the Group's other brands through its integration into TRATON Financial Services.   

MAN Truck & Bus Chief Sales Officer Friedrich Baumann: “We want to make it easier for our customers to get started with e-mobility and offer them everything from a single source: Vehicles, financing, leasing and insurance solutions and 360-degree advice. With MAN FinancialServices, they have the best possible partner for all financing issues relating to trucks, buses, vans and used vehicles. Of course, all our customers who continue to rely on conventionally powered vehicles also benefit from this.” 

Gerard van Keulen, Head of MAN FinancialServices: “As an integrated part of our offerings, MAN FinancialServices is a great advantage for our customers, because the commercial vehicle business follows different rules to the passenger car business, for example. And unlike conventional banks or financial service providers, we know the business models and requirements of transport companies in detail. With this strategic step, we can offer our customers even better industry-specific and tailor-made products for sustainable mobility.” 

“Frederik Zohm has played a key role in making the development of diesel-powered trucks a great success and at the same time progressed toward emission-free mobility at MAN. He has been an important part in the consolidation work of the research capacities under the TRATON GROUP umbrella for the development of the joint modular system for all brands,” says Christian Levin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE and CEO of the TRATON GROUP. “We look forward continuing to work with him for another five years.”

Alexander Vlaskamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE, added: “With his in-depth technical expertise and forward thinking, Frederik Zohm is a valuable pillar of our Executive Board work. In addition to the development of the new MAN Truck Generation, which was and is an important factor for MAN's economic turnaround on the product side, Frederik Zohm recognised early on how important the topics of electrification, digitalisation and automation will be for the future product portfolio of commercial vehicle manufacturers and made the MAN engineering team fit for the transformation. This has played a decisive role in ensuring that MAN is now well positioned in future technologies. We have carried out the first drive of an autonomous test truck on the motorway, we are the market leader in Europe for electric buses, we were the first European manufacturer to launch a small series for hydrogen combustion trucks and we will deliver the first e-trucks to our customers this year. I would like to thank Frederik Zohm and his engineering team for their strong performance and look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

Dr Frederik Zohm has been a member of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE since July 2017 and is responsible for Research & Development. He previously worked for Daimler AG since 2006 in various management positions at Evo-Bus, the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Cooperation and most recently Daimler Trucks Powertrain. Before joining MAN, he was responsible for the alliance management of the strategic partnership with the US truck manufacturer Navistar at TRATON.

“Over the past two years, Friedrich Baumann has played a key role in helping MAN successfully drive forward customer value strategy as well as sales efficiency. He is a great addition to both the MAN Executive Board team and the TRATON GROUP and has contributed to the cooperation in the group,” said Christian Levin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE and Chief Executive Officer of TRATON SE. “We are very much looking forward to continuing to work with him.”

Alexander Vlaskamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE, added: “Friedrich Baumann is an important pillar of our Executive Board team with his extensive international experience, his strategic understanding and his in-depth knowledge of the industry. He has played a key role in MAN's sales successes over the last two years and the expansion of our product range for our customers towards zero emissions. For example, MAN has become market leader in Europe for electric buses, was the first European manufacturer to launch a small series of hydrogen-powered trucks and will deliver the first e-trucks to customers this year. I would like to thank him and his team for their achievements to date and very much look forward to working with them in the future.”

Baumann has been a member of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE since April 2022 and is responsible for Sales & Customer Solutions. Previously, he had been on the Executive Board of Navistar since 2018, where he was responsible for the Aftersales organization including the Parts & Service, Uptime and Warranty departments. In his last role, he transformed Navistar's sales business into an integrated organization.

Baumann began his career in 1993 at Daimler Trucks North America. There and at other Daimler AG companies, he held various management positions in the areas of purchasing, used vehicles and remanufacturing. Prior to joining Navistar, Baumann led Daimler Trucks North America's aftermarket business and was a member of the Operating Committee.

Large football stadiums such as the Allianz Arena have a very powerful electricity grid due to their high electricity requirements for floodlights, catering operations and other consumers, which is only fully utilised on match days. FC Bayern Munich and its long-standing sponsoring partner MAN Truck & Bus found the ideal conditions for setting up a commercial vehicle charging park and agreed on a corresponding project. Especially as the 100 per cent use of green electricity in the Allianz Arena makes the project even more climate-friendly..

The Allianz Arena is located directly at the busy Munich North motorway junction with its own motorway access: Up to 10,000 lorries a day pass through this important junction for European road freight traffic. An ideal location for the charging park. And FC Bayern will also need charging infrastructure for its own fleet in the future: MAN will deliver the first all-electric coach to FC Bayern as a team bus in the 2025/26 season.

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern, explains the joint project with MAN: ‘Our society is facing major challenges, especially when it comes to protecting our environment and the climate. For us, the public charging park for commercial vehicles is a continuation of our sustainability efforts to manage the Allianz Arena in an increasingly climate-friendly way.’ Michael Diederich, Deputy CEO of FC Bayern, adds: ‘This project is of great importance to us, and I can think of no better partner than MAN to successfully realise it. Two strong companies from Bavaria are driving into the future in innovative ways and making an important contribution to electrification and climate neutrality in coach and truck transport.’

MAN Transport Solutions, MAN's in-house consultancy for the switch to zero-emission vehicles, was deeply involved in the project. The consultants are supporting the planning and implementation of the public megawatt charging park. MAN Transport Solutions has been advising transport companies on the energy-efficient use of their vehicle fleets, electromobility and charging infrastructure since 2018. What began in the city bus sector, where the electrification of vehicle fleets is already firmly anchored in the market, the consulting expertise is now also benefiting the market launch of MAN's large-series electric truck.    

‘We will only achieve the Paris climate targets if we consistently decarbonise our vehicle fleets. Half of the trucks we produce each year should be electric by 2030. The charging infrastructure is the key to this. As a manufacturer, we are leading the way ourselves by setting up a public charging network in Europe at our service locations together with E.ON. But that alone is not enough. That's why we are very grateful for fresh ideas and joint projects such as the one with FC Bayern. The charging park at the Allianz Arena will be a flagship project. From Bavaria for Bavaria and the world. It will shine far beyond the state's borders,’ explains Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.   

According to estimates by the European manufacturers' association ACEA, around 50,000 high-performance and megawatt charging points will be needed along the most important long-distance transport routes across Europe by 2030. One of these is being built at the Allianz Arena. In future, electric lorries and buses will be able to charge their batteries here. The vehicles are now ready for the market. There are already 2,000 order enquiries and orders for the new e-truck from MAN. MAN was the market leader for electric city buses in Europe in 2023. In 2025, the first e-coach is to go into test operation and be handed over to FC Bayern as a long-standing partner in the 2025/26 season.   

Maximum flexibility with MCS and CCS charging  

From the start of sales in October 2023, the new MAN eTruck will offer a daily range of 600 to 800 kilometres. And future-proof charging technology is right on board: ‘With megawatt charging technology (MCS), our MAN eTruck with its battery of up to 534 kWh can cover a range of 300 to 400 kilometres during the driver's break from driving. This corresponds to charging 10 to 80 per cent of the existing battery capacity,’ explained Dr Frederik Zohm, Chief Development Officer at MAN Truck & Bus, during the official launch of the commercial vehicle charging park at the Allianz Arena. The new MAN eTruck can also be equipped with CCS charging, for example for overnight charging at depots. For greater flexibility, the CCS connection can be positioned on the right or left side of the vehicle, or on the right at the rear of the vehicle in the case of chassis. If the MCS connection, which is always positioned on the driver's side, is omitted, a combination of two CCS connections is also possible. 

MAN Truck & Bus SE recorded a year-on-year decline in order intake of -26% to around 37,000 units in the first half of fiscal year 2024. This was due in particular to weaker demand for trucks in the EU27+3 region. The significant year-on-year decline in unit sales of -12% to 49,400 units is mainly attributable to a truck model year change in the first half of 2024, catch-up effects in the comparative period and currently weak market demand. At €7.1 billion, sales revenue remained at the previous year's level, which was primarily due to an improved product mix for trucks and vans. The positive operating performance in the bus and service business offset the volume-related lower adjusted operating result in the truck business. The company also benefited from the realignment program completed at the end of 2023.  Adjusted operating profit amounted to € 581 million in the first six months (H1 2023: € 476 million), while the adjusted operating return on sales was 8.2% (H1 2023: 6.8%). 

“Our result shows the resilience that the company now possesses. Our structural measures to permanently reduce costs are paying off. We need to confirm this result in the current very challenging market environment and therefore work continuously to improve our competitive position,” said MAN CFO Inka Koljonen. She continued: “In the current phase of market weakness caused by the economic situation, the entire company is countering this with appropriate cost discipline. We have also launched extensive sales promotion programs to increase the number of new orders again. Even though we are confident that our clear plan and the individual measures will start to take effect in the near future, we expect the second half of the year to be challenging.” 

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E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are jointly taking a decisive step forward in the expansion of the charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles in Germany and Europe. As part of their new cooperation, the energy company and the commercial vehicle manufacturer will set up around 170 locations with around 400 stations for public charging of electric trucks across Europe. E.ON and MAN are investing in the new charging stations, which will be built along the existing MAN service network and will also be able to charge commercial vehicles from other manufacturers. Around 125 sites are planned in Germany alone. This will create the largest nationwide public charging network for heavy commercial vehicles in the country to date. Additional sites are being built in Austria, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

“Europe has set itself the goal of reducing emissions from heavy commercial vehicles by 90 percent by 2040. Electric mobility is a central key to achieving this goal,” said Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON. “We are investing heavily to give the infrastructure for electric heavy goods transport a decisive boost and to set the course for sustainable logistics and green supply chains. Nearly all major manufacturers are now focusing their development efforts on electric mobility. For the final breakthrough, we need a high-performance charging infrastructure that is designed on a European scale. We are delighted to be leading the way together with MAN.”

Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, adds: “For the mobility transition to be successful, we need around 50,000 charging points for heavy commercial vehicles in Europe by 2030. As a manufacturer of electric trucks, we are of course making our contribution to this. I am delighted that E.ON is now a strong partner for the electrification of our service locations. We are thus laying another foundation stone for a public charging network. However, we still urgently need the support of policymakers to build this network on a large scale.”

The new sites will be located at strategically selected MAN service bases, primarily in industrial areas with high truck volumes or near motorways. This means that public charging can be easily integrated into daily operations. The layout of the sites is specially designed for charging electric commercial vehicles: This includes a drive-through facility through the charging station so that trucks and buses do not have to maneuver. Wherever possible, the stations are installed in separate areas from the MAN service operations - with separate entrances and exits for the charging area - to ensure that they are accessible to the public, regardless of the make of vehicle. During the day, drivers also benefit from the existing infrastructure, such as sanitary facilities and recreation rooms.

The sites will be built in a modular fashion. As a first step, each site will be equipped with several 400 kW charging stations. This will allow an average electric truck to recharge for a range of up to 300 kilometers in about 45 minutes. Later, the sites will be upgraded to the MCS megawatt charging system.

Cross-industry commitment to speed up the expansion of truck charging infrastructure

The first 80 sites of the new charging network are to be built by the end of 2025 Sukhjinder Singh, CEO of E.ON subsidiary E.ON Drive Infrastructure: “The partnership with MAN Truck & Bus is a key milestone on the road to a sustainable future for heavy-duty transport. By combining MAN's extensive service network with E.ON's expertise in charging infrastructure, we are setting a new standard for electromobility in the commercial vehicle sector.”

Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales and Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE: “With our new eTruck, we are launching series production this year of a vehicle that is suitable for almost all applications. The response has been very positive. However, the right charging infrastructure will ultimately decide whether our customers actually switch from diesel to electric drive. I am therefore delighted that we are now tackling the electrification of our service network together with E.ON.”

The political goals for decarbonizing transport in Germany and Europe are clear: the German government wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy goods traffic in Germany by 55% by 2030 and to be climate neutral by 2045. The EU recently agreed to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040 compared to 2019 levels. Against this backdrop, the industry is investing heavily in vehicles and infrastructure.

The electrification of MAN's product portfolio is gathering pace. The first production-ready electric truck with a daily range of up to 800 kilometers is in the starting blocks for 2024. The range of the electric city bus will be extended by a product update next year. MAN also plans to put its first test fleet of electric coaches on the road in 2025. Meanwhile, as a full-service provider for electromobility and charging solutions, E.ON already offers access to a comprehensive network of more than 500,000 car charging points across Europe. Companies and municipalities also benefit from customized charging infrastructure and electrification strategies for their fleets. E.ON also contributes its expertise in financing, site analysis and grid connection. Grid expansion and digitalization are not only essential for the future supply of renewable energy, but also for an efficient charging infrastructure.

About E.ON

E.ON is an international investor-owned energy company headquartered in Essen, Germany, which focuses on energy networks, customer solutions and energy sales. As one of Europe's largest energy companies, E.ON plays a leading role in shaping a sustainable, digital, decentralized world of energy. To this end, around 75,000 employees develop and sell products and solutions for private, commercial and industrial customers. More than 47 million customers purchase electricity, gas, digital products or solutions for electric mobility, energy efficiency and climate protection from E.ON. For more information, please visit www.eon.com.

E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) is a pan-European charging station operator belonging to the E.ON Group that combines network development, construction and operation of public charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles. EDRI draws on decades of energy expertise. The E.ON Group's portfolio also includes solutions to support private customers, companies and fleet operators in the transition to electric mobility. E.ON has set itself the goal of becoming one of the leading operators of charging infrastructure in Europe by 2030.

About MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Truck & Bus is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles and providers of transport solutions with annual sales of around 14.8 billion euros (2023). Its product portfolio includes vans, trucks, buses, diesel and gas engines as well as services for passenger and freight transport. MAN sees electric drives for commercial vehicles as a decisive factor on the way to locally emission-free, climate-friendly mobility. MAN Truck & Bus is a member of the TRATON GROUP and employs approximately 33,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.man.eu.

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